Section 280. Correction

The completed inspection report shall specify a reasonable period of time for the correction of the suspected violations found. Where a period of time for the correction is specified, the correction shall be accomplished within the period specified and in accordance with the following provisions:

1. Should a substantial and imminent health hazard be declared by the director, including, but not limited to, substantial fire damage, sewage backing into the living or food preparation and service areas, lack of refrigeration or lack of water, the operator shall immediately cease operations. Operations shall not be resumed until authorized by the director. Authorization shall not be granted until such violations are corrected.

2. All suspected violations identified by the department are to be corrected within a reasonable period of time or as soon as possible, but in any event, within the period of time specified. A follow-up inspection shall be conducted by the director or his designee to confirm the corrections.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 22, Issue 03, eff. January 1, 2006.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-211 of the Code of Virginia.