A health inspector arrives unannounced during lunch and asks to enter the kitchen and review records. What should the manager do?
a.Allow entry to the dining room but keep the kitchen doors closed
b.Grant access to the premises and records as required by the Food Code
c.Ask the inspector to return after the lunch rush has ended
d.Deny entry until the owner arrives with a signed appointment
Explanation
The Food Code requires operators to allow the regulatory authority access to the establishment and to any records the authority is entitled to inspect during normal operating hours. An unannounced visit during service is normal practice, so limiting the inspector to the dining room, asking for a delay until the rush ends, and demanding the owner or an appointment first are all refusals or delays of entry, which can themselves be violations. The manager should cooperate, accompany the inspector, and answer questions truthfully.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §8-402.11Practice all 500 questions free — no signup required.
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