“Risk control plan (RCP)” means a written plan developed by the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT OPERATOR in conjunction with the REGULATORY AUTHORITY that describes a system for controlling specific out-of-control foodborne illness RISK FACTORS.
“Risk Factor” means the improper practices or procedures that have been identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through epidemiological data, as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. RISK FACTORS include:
(1) Poor personal hygiene;
(2) FOOD from unsafe source;
(3) Inadequate cooking;
(4) Improper holding temperatures; and
(5) Contaminated EQUIPMENT.
“Safe material” means:
(1) An article manufactured from or composed of materials that may not reasonably be expected to result, directly or indirectly, in their becoming a component or otherwise affecting the characteristics of any FOOD;
(2) An ADDITIVE that is used as specified in § 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; or
(3) Other materials that are not ADDITIVES and that are used in conformity with applicable regulations of the Food and Drug Administration.
“Sanitization” means the application of cumulative heat or chemicals on cleaned FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES that, when evaluated for efficacy, is sufficient to yield a reduction of 5 logs, which is equal to a 99.999% reduction, of representative disease microorganisms of public health importance.
“Sealed” means free of cracks or other openings that allow the entry or passage of moisture.
“Service animal” means an animal such as a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability.
“Service Base” means an operating base location to which a MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or transportation vehicle returns regularly for such things as vehicle and EQUIPMENT cleaning, discharging liquid or solid wastes, refilling water tanks and ice bins, and boarding FOOD.
“Sewage” means liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution and may include liquids containing chemicals in solution.
“Shellfish control authority” means a state, federal, foreign, tribal, or other government entity legally responsible for administering a program that includes certification of MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH harvesters and DEALERS for interstate commerce.
“Shellstock” means raw, in-shell MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH.
“Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli” (STEC) means any E. coli capable of producing Shiga toxins (also called verocytotoxins.) STEC infections can be asymptomatic or may result in a spectrum of illness ranging from mild, nonbloody diarrhea, to hemorrhagic colitis (i.e., bloody diarrhea), to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS – a type of kidney failure). Examples of serotypes of STEC include: E. coli O157:H7; E. coli O157:NM; E. coli O26:H11; E. coli O145:NM; E. coli O103:H2; and E. coli O111:NM. STEC are sometimes referred to as VTEC (verocytotoxigenic E. coli) or as EHEC (Enterohemorrhagic E. coli). EHEC are a subset of STEC which can cause hemorrhagic colitis or HUS.
“Shucked shellfish” means MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH that have one or both shells removed.
“Single-service articles” means TABLEWARE, carry-out UTENSILS, and other items such as bags, containers, placemats, stirrers, straws, toothpicks, and wrappers that are designed and constructed for one time, one PERSON use after which they are intended for discard.
Single-Use Articles.
(1) “Single-use articles” means UTENSILS and bulk FOOD containers designed and constructed to be used once and discarded.
(2)
“Single-use articles” includes items such as wax paper, butcher paper, plastic wrap, formed aluminum FOOD containers, jars, plastic tubs or buckets, bread wrappers, pickle barrels, ketchup bottles, and number 10 cans which do not meet the materials, durability, strength, and cleanability specifications under §§ 4-
101.11, 4-
201.11, and 4-
202.11 for multiuse UTENSILS.
“Slacking” means the process of moderating the temperature of a FOOD such as allowing a FOOD to gradually increase from a temperature of -23°C (-10°F) to -4°C (25°F) in preparation for deep-fat frying or to facilitate even heat penetration during the cooking of previously block-frozen FOOD such as shrimp.
“Smooth” means:
(1) A FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE having a surface free of pits and inclusions with a cleanability equal to or exceeding that of (100 grit) number 3 stainless steel;
(2) A nonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE of EQUIPMENT having a surface equal to that of commercial grade hot-rolled steel free of visible scale; and
(3) A floor, wall, or ceiling having an even or level surface with no roughness or projections that render it difficult to clean.
“Tableware” means eating, drinking, and serving UTENSILS for table use such as flatware including forks, knives, and spoons; hollowware including bowls, cups, serving dishes, and tumblers; and plates.
“Temperature measuring device” means a thermometer, thermocouple, thermistor, or other device that indicates the temperature of FOOD, air, or water.
“Temporary food establishment” means a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that operates at a fixed location for a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration such as a fair, carnival, circus, public exhibition, anniversary sale, or occasional sales promotion.
Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (formerly “potentially hazardous food” (PHF).
(1) “Time/temperature control for safety food" means a FOOD that requires time/temperature control for safety (TCS) to limit pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation.
(2) “Time/temperature control for safety food" includes:
(a) An animal FOOD that is raw or heat-treated; a plant FOOD that is heat-treated or consists of raw seed sprouts, cut melons, CUT LEAFY GREENS, cut tomatoes or mixtures of cut tomatoes that are not modified in a way so that they are unable to support pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation, or garlic-in-oil mixtures that are not modified in a way so that they are unable to support pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation; and
(b) Except as specified in Subparagraph (3) (d) of this definition, a FOOD that because of the interaction of its A
W and pH values is designated as Product Assessment Required (PA) in Table A or B of this definition:
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(3) “Time/temperature control for safety food" does not include:
(a) An air-cooled hard-boiled EGG with shell intact, or an EGG
with shell intact that is not hard-boiled, but has been pasteurized to destroy all viable Salmonellae;
(b) A FOOD in an unopened HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINER that is commercially processed to achieve and maintain commercial sterility under conditions of non-refrigerated storage and distribution;
(c) A FOOD that because of its pH or AW value, or interaction of AW pH values, is designated as a non-TCS FOOD in Table A or B of this definition;
(d) A FOOD that is designated as Product Assessment Required (PA) in Table A or B of this definition and has undergone a Product Assessment showing that the growth or toxin formation of pathogenic microorganisms that are reasonably likely to occur in that FOOD Is precluded due to:
(i) Intrinsic factors including added or natural characteristics of the FOOD such as preservatives, antimicrobials, humectants, acidulants, or nutrients,
(ii) Extrinsic factors including environmental or operational factors that affect the FOOD such as PACKAGING, modified atmosphere such as REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, shelf life and use, or temperature range of storage and use, or
(iii) A combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors; or
(e) A FOOD that does not support the growth or toxin formation of pathogenic microorganisms in accordance with one of the Subparagraphs (3)(a) -(3)(d) of this definition even though the FOOD may contain a pathogenic microorganism or chemical or physical contaminant at a level sufficient to cause illness or injury.
“USDA” means the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“Utensil” means a FOOD-contact implement or container used in the storage, preparation, transportation, dispensing, sale, or service of FOOD, such as KITCHENWARE or TABLEWARE that is multiuse, SINGLE-SERVICE, or SINGLE-USE; gloves used in contact with FOOD; temperature sensing probes of FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES; and probe-type price or identification tags used in contact with FOOD.
“Variance” means a written document issued by the DEPARTMENT that authorizes a modification or waiver of one or more requirements of this Code if, in the opinion of the DEPARTMENT, a health HAZARD or nuisance will not result from the modification or waiver.
“Vending machine” has the meaning given in s.
97.01 (15p), Stats.
Note: Section
97.01 (15p), Stats., defines VENDING MACHINES as any self–service device offered for public use which, upon insertion of a coin or token, or by other means, dispenses unit servings of FOOD or BEVERAGE either in bulk or in PACKAGE, without the necessity of replenishing the device between each vending operation. “VENDING MACHINE” does not include a device which dispenses only bottled, prePACKAGED or canned soft drinks, a one cent vending device, a VENDING MACHINE dispensing only candy, gum, nuts, nut meats, cookies or crackers, or a VENDING MACHINE dispensing only prePACKAGED grade A pasteurized milk or milk products.
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Vending machine commissary" means any building, room or place in the state at which FOODS, containers, transport equipment, or supplies for VENDING MACHINES or micro markets are kept, handled, prepared, or stored by a VENDING MACHINE OPERATOR or micro market operator, except a place at which the OPERATOR is licensed to manufacture, distribute, or sell FOOD products under ch.
97, Stats.
“Vending machine location” means the room, enclosure, space, or area where one or more VENDING MACHINES are installed and operated and includes the storage areas and areas on the PREMISES that are used to service and maintain the VENDING MACHINES.
“Vending machine operator" has the meaning prescribed in s.
97.01 (15y), Stats., namely, the person maintaining a place of business in the state and responsible for the operation of one or more vending machines.
“Warewashing” means the cleaning and SANITIZING of UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT.
“Whole-muscle, intact beef” means whole muscle beef that is not INJECTED, MECHANICALLY TENDERIZED, reconstructed, or scored and marinated, from which beef steaks may be cut.
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(C) Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific FOOD operation. The areas of knowledge include:
(1) Describing the relationship between the prevention of foodborne disease and the personal hygiene of a FOOD EMPLOYEE; Pf
(2) Explaining the responsibility of the PERSON IN CHARGE for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a FOOD EMPLOYEE who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease; Pf
(3) Describing the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through FOOD; Pf
(4) Explaining the significance of the relationship between maintaining the time and temperature of TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD and the prevention of foodborne illness; Pf
(5) Explaining the HAZARDS involved in the consumption of raw or undercooked MEAT, POULTRY, EGGS, and FISH; Pf
(6) Stating the required FOOD temperatures and times for safe cooking of
TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD including MEAT, POULTRY, EGGS, and FISH; Pf
(7) Stating the required temperatures and times for the safe refrigerated storage, hot holding, cooling, and reheating of TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD; Pf
(8) Describing the relationship between the prevention of foodborne illness and the management and control of the following:
(a) Cross-contamination, Pf
(b) Hand contact with READY-TO-EAT FOODS, Pf
(c) Handwashing, Pf and
(d) Maintaining the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT in a clean condition and in good repair; Pf
(9) Describing FOODS identified as MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS and the symptoms that a MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction. Pf
(10) Explaining the relationship between FOOD safety and providing EQUIPMENT that is:
(a) Sufficient in number and capacity, Pf and
(b) Properly designed, constructed, located, installed, operated, maintained, and cleaned; Pf
(11) Explaining correct procedures for cleaning and SANITIZING UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT; Pf
(12) Identifying the source of water used and measures taken to ensure that it remains protected from contamination such as providing protection from backflow and precluding the creation of cross connections; Pf
(13) Identifying POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and the procedures necessary to ensure that they are safely stored, dispensed, used, and disposed of according to LAW; Pf
(14) Identifying CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS in the operation from purchasing through sale or service that when not controlled may contribute to the transmission of foodborne illness and explaining steps taken to ensure that the points are controlled in accordance with the requirements of this Code; Pf
(15) Explaining the details of how the PERSON IN CHARGE and FOOD EMPLOYEES comply with the HACCP PLAN if a plan is required by the LAW, this Code, an approved procedure, or a RISK CONTROL PLAN developed by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY and the establishment; Pf
(16) Explaining the responsibilities, rights, and authorities assigned by this Code to the:
(a) FOOD EMPLOYEE, Pf
(b) CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE, Pf
(c) PERSON IN CHARGE, Pf
(d) REGULATORY AUTHORITY; Pf and
(A) FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are not conducted in a private home or in a room used as living or sleeping quarters as specified under § 6-202.111; Pf
(B) PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation, FOOD storage, or WAREWASHING areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination; Pf
