201.1 If a Department representative cannot gain access to conduct an inspection of a microenterprise home kitchen, the Department shall leave a Notice of Attempt to Conduct an Inspection at the premises. The Notice shall require the operator of the microenterprise home kitchen business to contact the Department within three (3) business days of the posting of the Notice.

201.2 Failure to contact the Department within the required three (3) business days may result in the summary suspension of the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit.

201.3 Refusing to allow the Department entry during operating hours may result in the summary suspension or revocation of the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit.

201.4 If the Department issues a Notice of Summary Suspension of the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Business Registry Health Permit or the Vending Operation Health Permit, the operator may appeal the decision by requesting a hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings within fifteen (15) days of receiving the notice.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 011556 (October 17, 2025).