Management & HACCPQuestion 260 of 320
Which finding would most justify a regulatory authority immediately suspending an establishment's permit and closing it?
a.A cracked floor tile near the back door
b.A single employee wearing a watch on the line
c.A severe, uncontrolled pest infestation combined with no hot water and sewage on the floor
d.One expired jar of spices in dry storage
Explanation
A regulatory authority can suspend a permit and close an operation when conditions present an imminent health hazard, such as an active infestation, lack of hot water for sanitizing, and sewage contamination together. These conditions make safe food handling impossible. Minor issues like an expired spice jar or a cracked tile are corrected through routine follow-up, not closure.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §8-401.20Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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