Types of Inspections

CHAPTER 1, FOOD SAFETY

g. One or more of the routine inspections may be replaced with such

alternatives as a full-scale HACCP study, or a staff training session.

6-3.5 Types of Inspections

a. Inspections are generally unannounced to obtain a more accurate

assessment of normal operating practices and conditions. Exceptions include

construction and preoperational inspections, HACCP studies, and follow-up

inspections, requiring the presence of specific personnel from the

establishment. Full documentation should be maintained on each inspection

as a part of the establishment's official agency record.

b. Inspections determine the food establishment's compliance with the

NAVMED P-5010-1. These inspections may be categorized by purpose such as:

(1) Pre-operational Inspection

(a) A pre-operational inspection shall be conducted to ensure

the establishment is built or remodeled in accordance with the approved

plans and specifications. It is helpful to have plans and specification

documents available during the inspection.

(2) Routine Inspection

(a) A full review of the food establishment operations and

facilities and their impact on food safety is conducted. This includes

assessment of food employee and management health, practices, and knowledge

of food safety; food flows, source, storage, thawing, preparation

(including cooking temperatures and times) and post-preparation processes;

equipment and facility construction; cleaning and sanitizing processes;

water sources; sewage disposal; and vermin control.

(b) Detailed reports are prepared at the conclusion of each

inspection and presented to the person in charge. Non-compliance is

categorized as critical or noncritical. Repeat items are also noted. The

NAVMED P-5010-1 section in violation is included in the report citation

section.

(3) Follow-up Inspection

(a) PMA personnel shall verify that critical violations have

been corrected at the time of inspection or within 10 days of the initial

routine inspection. Follow-up inspections should be briefer than the

routine inspection, since they concentrate on the critical violations

previously reported.

(b) Corrections and continued violations should be noted on an

inspection report. Continued violations should be used to initiate further

compliance actions. Time available for follow-up inspections will vary

between jurisdictions. The compliance strategy is more effective if those

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