4401. FREQUENCY - PERFORMANCE AND RISK- BASED FACTORS

4401 FREQUENCY ─ PERFORMANCE AND RISK-BASED FACTORS 4401.1 Within the parameters specified in § 4400, the Department shall prioritize, and conduct more frequent inspections based upon its assessment of a food establishment's history of compliance with this Code and the establishment's potential as a vector of foodborne illness by evaluating: (a) Past performance, for nonconformance with this Code or HACCP Plan requirements that are priority items or priority foundation items; (b) Past performance, for numerous or repeat violations of this Code or HACCP Plan requirements that are core items; (c) Past performance, for complaints investigated and found to be valid; (d) The hazards associated with the particular foods that are prepared, stored, or served; (e) The type of operation including the methods and extent of food storage, preparation, and service; (f) The number of people served; and (g) Whether the population served is a highly susceptible population. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012).