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November 19, 2003
| TO: |
Public School, Private School and Residential Child Care Institution (RCCI) Sponsors of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs |
| RE: |
Annual Food Safety Inspection |
Food Service Operations Food Safety Inspections
Public school, Private School, and Residential Child Care Institution (RCCI) sponsors participating in National School Lunch (NSLP) and School Breakfast Programs (SBP) must have a Food Safety Inspection for every kitchen and meal serving site in their foodservice operation each school year (July 1 through June 30). School sponsors are responsible for inspection costs.
Food Service Operations Food Safety Inspections for Vended Meal School Sites
If a school sponsor purchases meals from another sponsor (Vended Meal School Sites), the sending and receiving meal sites must also have a Food Safety Inspection each school year. School sponsors are responsible for inspection costs.
Competitive Food Sales Vendor Food Safety Inspections
A Competitive Food Sales Vendor is any person or organization selling foods that compete with student participation in the NSLP and SBP. If a school has Competitive Food Sales Vendor operating on site:
- Notify the building administrator of the food safety inspection requirements for Competitive food sales vendors, and
- Direct the state or local public health authority to the building administrator and/or competitive food sales vendor
- Competitive Food Sales Vendors are responsible for inspection costs
Resources
Reminder
School sponsors shall submit to the state or local public health authority properly prepared plans and specifications for review and approval before the following:
- Construction of a food establishment
- Conversion of an existing structure for use as a food establishment, or
- Remodeling of a food establishment or a change of the type of food establishment or food operation
If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact your County Specialist  or Heidi Dupuis  (503) 378-3600, Ext 2623.
Sincerely,
Joyce Dougherty, Director
Child Nutrition Programs
Office of Student Services
(503) 378-3600, Ext. 2607
joyce.dougherty@state.or.us
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