§ 130A-249. Inspections; report and grade card.
§ 130A‑249. Inspections; report and grade card.
The Secretary may enter anyestablishment that is subject to the provisions of G.S. 130A‑248 for thepurpose of making inspections. The Secretary shall inspect each food serviceestablishment at a frequency established by the Commission. In establishing aschedule for inspections, the Commission shall consider the risks to thepopulation served by the establishment and the type of food or drink served bythe establishment. The person responsible for the management or control of anestablishment shall permit the Secretary to inspect every part of theestablishment and shall render all aid and assistance necessary for theinspection. The Secretary shall leave a copy of the inspection form and a cardor cards showing the grade of the establishment with the responsible person.The Secretary shall post the grade card in a conspicuous place as determined bythe Secretary where it may be readily observed by the public upon entering theestablishment or upon picking up food prepared inside but received and paid foroutside the establishment through delivery windows or other delivery devices.If a single establishment has one or more outside delivery service stations andan internal delivery system, that establishment shall have a grade card postedwhere it may be readily visible upon entering the establishment and one postedwhere it may be readily visible in each delivery window or delivery device uponpicking up the food outside the establishment. The grade card or cards shallnot be removed by anyone, except by or upon the instruction of the Secretary. (1941, c. 309, s. 2; 1955, c.1030, s. 2; 1973, c. 476, s. 128; 1983, c. 891, s. 2; 1987, c. 145; c. 189;1989, c. 551, s. 2; 1993, c. 262, s. 3; 2005‑386, s. 4.1.)