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Location & HoursBuilding access is at the rear of 209 S. Washington at the northwest corner of Madison Street and Chestnut Street Hours of Operation: Office #: 972-932-2216 StaffTony Hiller, City Sanitarian Program InformationThe Public Health Division service is provided through contracted services via a Registered Sanitarian, who conducts city wide inspections at bakeries, convenience & retail stores, day care & school food services, deli/meat /seafood markets, hospital & institutional food services, mobile unit food trucks, nursing home & senior citizen center food services, restaurants, seasonal food establishments, temporary food service and any other types of food and beverage facilities. The City Sanitarian implements and enforces the City of Kaufman’s adopted Public Health and Sanitation laws and serves as the primary health officer in relation to the sale, service, and distribution of food, beverages, and consumable commodities. Also, acts as an agent of the State of Texas for enforcement of State Health and Sanitation laws. In accordance with the Texas Food Establishment Guidelines, a demerit system is used when conducting a health inspection of a food establishment. The type of violation the health inspector finds determines whether 3, 4, or 5 demerits are assessed to the score of the inspection. Once the health inspector has completed his inspection of the premises, he totals the number of demerits assessed. Example of a typical food establishment's health inspection score: 1 violation worth 5 demerits Demerits are only recorded on "critical violations." "Non-critical violations" such as cleanliness of the food establishment's public restroom facilities, dining area floors and heating/air conditioning are not recorded in the scores you see. However, non-critical violations are noted and must be corrected. The main focus of the health inspection is on the food preparation and storage area(s) of the food establishment. There is not a failing grade. However, State law does state the following when total demerits exceed 30 on a food establishment's score, "the establishment shall initiate immediate corrective action on all identified violations and shall initiate corrective action on all other violations within 48 hours." *Please remember the scores listed are just what the health inspector observed on the day of the inspection at each particular food establishment.
DEpartment goalsProvide food protection services to the community Communicate information to citizens, developers and interested parties regarding construction and remodeling of food establishments. Review food service plans for compliance with local and state laws regarding health and sanitation objectivesImplement the Health and Sanitation Laws adopted by the City of Kaufman and the State of Texas Administer monthly reporting system, documenting inspections and sanitation activities food permits2009 Food Permit Application and Fees The City of Kaufman takes cash, checks and money orders. Visa and Master Cared are accepted, but there is a 5% surcharge on all credit card charges. educationCLASSES FOR A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER OR FOR A FOOD MANAGER complaintsTo report a possible health and sanitation violation in the city limits of Kaufman or if you have questions about a nuisance violation, please email or call. We will need the following information: your name, phone number, the issue and address you are referring to at: See complaint form. Complainants who call or email: Your information is kept confidential.
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