| A risk-based food inspection program. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17390900 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The inspection of food facilities is a crucial public service designed to prevent foodborne illnesses among retail food consumers. To enhance the existing food inspection process in San Bernardino County, California, a risk-based food inspection program and assessment instrument has been developed and proposed. A literature review and interviews with health professionals were conducted to establish a baseline understanding of various inspection procedures currently being employed throughout the nation. San Bernardino subsequently developed an assessment instrument and attendant inspection schedules that reflect best practices. The proposed inspection model categorizes food facilities as high, moderate, or low risk according to food properties, service population characteristics, facility history, and predefined operational risks. The San Bernardino model supports health department decision making with respect to inspection resource allocation and also makes possible sliding permit fees that reflect the relative risk associated with each facility. |
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Authors:
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Michelle A Hoag; Corwin Porter; Padma P Uppala; David T Dyjack |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of environmental health Volume: 69 ISSN: 0022-0892 ISO Abbreviation: J Environ Health Publication Date: 2007 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-29 Completed Date: 2007-05-10 Revised Date: 2007-12-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0405525 Medline TA: J Environ Health Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 33-6; quiz 60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Loma Linda University, School of Public Health, Department of Environmental & Occupational Health, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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California Education, Continuing Food Inspection / methods* Food-Processing Industry* / standards Models, Organizational Program Development* Risk Assessment |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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U50/CCU924359-01/CC/CDC HHS |
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