2VAC5-585-65. Certified food protection manager

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Virginia Administrative Code › Title 2 Agriculture › Agency 5 Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services › Chapter 585 › 2VAC5-585-65

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A. At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

B. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

C. This section does not apply to certain types of food establishments deemed by the department to pose minimal risk of causing, or contributing to, foodborne illness based on the nature of the operation and extent of food preparation.

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