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School Food Safety

School Food Safety. Grants Coordination and School Support School Nutrition Programs. School Food Safety Inspections. Other Reauthorization Requirements Related to Food Safety. The required number of health inspections per year was increased from 1 to 2.

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School Food Safety

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  1. School Food Safety Grants Coordination and School Support School Nutrition Programs

  2. School Food Safety Inspections

  3. Other Reauthorization Requirements Related to Food Safety • The required number of health inspections per year was increased from 1 to 2. • A report on the most recent inspection must now be posted in a “publicly visible location.” • Copies of the report must be provided to members of the public upon request.

  4. Policy Memos School Food Safety Inspections (USDA) December 16, 2004 Amended the Richard B. Russell National school lunch Act to require two food safety inspections annually for schools participation in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs. Administrative Policy #11 (MDE) March 18, 2005 Provides information about school, Michigan Department of Education, and local health department responsibilities. Food Safety Questions and Answers (USDA) July 12, 2005 Questions and answers on the food safety provisions of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 104-265). School Food Safety Inspections (MDE) June 14, 2007 Reminder of the change requiring two food safety inspections and the need to document the reason for inability to comply if two inspections do not occur.

  5. Policy Memos Food Safety Inspections in Non-Traditional School Settings (USDA) December 19, 2007 Program operators in non-traditional settings are expected to do their best to fulfill the food safety inspection requirement. Responsibility to Request Food Safety Inspections (USDA) September 19, 2008 Local program operators are responsible for requesting inspections from the local health department and documenting efforts.

  6. Recent Policy Memos Enhancing the School Food Safety Program (USDA) May 18, 2011 Requires that the school food safety program based on HACCP principles be applied to any facility or part of a facility in which food is stored, prepared or served – includes classrooms. Food Safety Inspections in Service-Only Sites (USDA) August 3, 2011 Does not change the requirement for all institutions that meet the definition of “school” under the NSLP to obtain two inspections, even at service-only sites.

  7. MI Association for Local Public Health

  8. HACCP HACCP Food Safety Program

  9. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act – 2004 Public Law 108-265 Amended Section 9(h) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act Section 111. Food Safety • (5) School Food Safety Program – Each school food authority shall implement a school food safety program in the preparation and service of each meal served to children, that complies with any Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system established by the Secretary.

  10. Key Points of P.L. 108-265 • Federal requirement – not state or local • Only required in schools that participate in the NSLP or School Breakfast Program • A plan is required for each production kitchen and serving site • Reauthorization Act included other new requirements related to food safety

  11. Requirements of a School Food Safety Program The School Food Authority (SFA) is responsible for developing a comprehensive food safety program for their district, including a plan for every school food preparation and service site. A school food safety program must include the following elements: • Documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Documenting menu items into one of three HACCP Process categories • Documenting Critical Control Points of food production • Monitoring • Establishing and documenting corrective actions • Recordkeeping 7.Reviewing and revising the overall food safety program

  12. Tools • “Guidance for School Food Authorities: Developing a School Food Safety Program Based on the Process Approach to HACCP Principles.” USDA FNS June 2005 (79 pages) http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/CNlabeling/Food-Safety/HACCPGuidance.pdf

  13. Tools • “Template for Developing a School Food Safety Program”, National Food Service Management Institute, 2006 (22 pages) http://www.nfsmi.org/documentlibraryfiles/ PDF/20080207023632.pdf

  14. Tools • “HACCP Based Standard Operating Procedures,” National Food Service Management Institute, 2005 (115 pages) http://sop.nfsmi.org/HACCPBasedSOPs/HACCP BasedSOPs.doc

  15. Categorize Menu Items According to Process Approach 1. Process 1 – No Cook 2. Process 2 – Cook and Serve Same Day 3. Process 3 – Complex Food Preparation

  16. The Division of Foods is Based one Danger Zone 135 F 1 2 3 0 1 41 F No Cook Process 1 Complex Process 3 Same Day Process 2

  17. Activity Categorizing Foods into Processes

  18. Certified Food Manager

  19. Manager Certification Myths and Facts Visit the Michigan Department of Agriculture website for information: http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-50772_45851-182605--,00.html

  20. MDA Website

  21. Manager Certification MDA Approved Certifications There are 3 ANSI/CFP nationally accredited exams used by course providers: • National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation • Serv-Safe 800-765-2122 • Sample Certificate • National Registry of Food Safety Professionals • 800-446-0257 • Sample Certificate • Thomson Prometric • 800-624-2736 • Sample Certificate

  22. Additional Resources

  23. Food Safety Activities September 2011: "Lessons Learned from the Health Inspection“ • The Health Inspection • What to Watch For When Handling Food • What to Watch For When Cleaning and Sanitizing • What to Watch For When Storing Food • What to Watch For When Handling Utensils and Equipment http://www.servsafe.com/nfsem/default.aspx

  24. fightbac.org Partnership for Food Safety Education website

  25. Questions • Contact MDE School Nutrition Programs • Phone: 517-373-3347 or • E-mail: MDE-SchoolNutrition@michigan.gov

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