Use for intended purpose — Public health protection
Arkansas Code § 20-56-219; Arkansas Code § 20-57-209
- (a) The regulatory authority shall apply this subchapter to promote its underlying purpose, as specified in 20 CAR § 190-102, of safeguarding public health and ensuring that food is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented when offered to the consumer.
(b) In enforcing the provisions of this subchapter, the regulatory authority shall assess existing facilities or equipment that were in use before the effective date of this subchapter based on the following considerations:
- (1) Whether the facilities or equipment are in good repair and capable of being maintained in a sanitary condition;
- (2) Whether food-contact surfaces comply with 20 CAR § 193-101;
- (3) Whether the capacities of cooling, heating, and holding equipment are sufficient to comply with 20 CAR § 193-301(a); and
- (4) The existence of a documented agreement with the permit holder that the facilities or equipment will be replaced as specified under 20 CAR § 197-304(b)(7).