§ 53-8-215. Correction of Violations
The completed inspection report shall specify a reasonable period of time for correction of violations found. Corrections of violations shall be accomplished within the period specified in accordance with the following: If an imminent health hazard exists, the facility shall immediately cease operations until authorized to reopen by the commissioner; All violations of priority items […]
§ 53-8-206. Permits — Expiration — Transfer Not Allowed — Display
No person shall operate a food establishment who does not hold a valid permit issued to the person by the commissioner on or before July 1 of each year, or as the commissioner may otherwise provide by rule and regulation. Every person now engaged in the business of operating a food establishment, and every person […]
§ 53-8-207. Application for Permits — Inspection — Renewals — Exception
Any person planning to operate a food establishment shall first submit an application for a permit on forms provided by the commissioner. The application shall be completed and submitted to the commissioner with the proper permit fee. Prior to the approval of the application for a permit, the commissioner shall inspect the proposed facility to […]
§ 53-8-208. Suspension of Permits
The commissioner has the authority to suspend any permit to operate a food establishment issued pursuant to this part if the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the permittee is not in compliance with this part; provided, that the permittee shall be given the opportunity to correct violations as provided in § 53-8-215. Suspension […]
§ 53-8-209. Revocation of Permits
The commissioner may, after providing opportunity for a hearing, revoke a permit for serious or repeated violations of the requirements of this part or for interference with the commissioner in the performance of the commissioner’s duty. Prior to revocation, the commissioner shall notify the permittee, in writing, of the specific reason or reasons for which […]
§ 53-8-210. Service of Notice
A notice provided for in this part is properly served when it is delivered to the permittee or person in charge, or when it is sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the permittee. A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the commissioner.
§ 53-8-211. Hearings — Appeals
The hearings provided for in this part shall be conducted by the commissioner in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Appeals from any final decision after a hearing shall be pursued in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. Subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply in a […]
§ 53-8-212. Application for Permit After Revocation
Whenever revocation of a permit becomes final, upon demonstration that the conditions which led to the revocation have been cured, the holder of the revoked permit may make written application for a new permit.
§ 53-8-201. Short Title
This part shall be known as the “Tennessee Retail Food Safety Act.”
§ 53-8-202. Purpose
It is the purpose of this part to ensure that foods offered for public consumption in Tennessee are safe as prepared, processed, served, packaged, and delivered. Food service establishments that are located within retail food stores are subject to this part and exempt from regulation in accordance with title 68, chapter 14, part 7.