12VAC5-421-50. Assignment of responsibility

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 12 Health › Agency 5 Department of Health › Chapter 421 › 12VAC5-421-50

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Article 1 Supervision

A. Except as specified in subsection B of this section, the permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. Pf

B. In a food establishment with two or more separately permitted departments that are the legal responsibility of the same permit holder and that are located on the same premises, the permit holder may, during specific time periods when food is not being prepared, packaged, or served, designate a single person in charge who is present on the premises during all hours of operation, and who is responsible for each separately permitted food establishment on the premises. Pf

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12VAC5-421-50. Assignment of responsibility · 12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-50 | Frix