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Food Protection Program
Environmental Health Specialists in the Food Protection Program promote public health through education, mandated inspections and enforcement of state public health laws, rules and regulations of food, lodging and institutional facilities. In addition, staff members in this program review plans, issue permits and respond to complaints to help protect the residents and guests of regulated establishments in Brunswick County.
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Fairs, Festivals & Events
Vendors preparing and selling food and drink items at an event are typically required to obtain a Temporary Food Establishment (TFE) permit from the local health department.
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Food Establishments
Inspections of food service establishments are required from one to four times per year, based on a risk assessment, and a grade is issued.
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Food Safety Training
Chapter 2 of the NC Food Code Manual requires food service establishments to have a designated Person in Charge (PIC) during all hours of operation.
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Golden A Program
Brunswick County Environmental Health Services adopted the Golden A award program in 1999. This award is presented to food service establishments receiving a sanitation grade of 95 or above for each required inspection from the previous year.
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Institutions
Establishments regulated by this program include hospitals, nursing homes, adult care homes, residential care facilities, adult day service facilities and local confinement facilities.
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Lodging Establishments
Lodging establishments regulated by this program include hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfast homes, bed and breakfast inns and other places providing lodging accommodations for pay.
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Pushcarts & Mobile Food Units
A pushcart is defined as a mobile piece of equipment or vehicle used to vend food.