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NY S08458
Bill
Status
7/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jose Peralta
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AI Summary
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Establishes a letter grading system (A, B, C, with lower grades as failing) for inspections of public food service establishments including restaurants, schools, hospitals, and entertainment venues
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Requires establishments to conspicuously post their most recent letter grade near the entrance or point of sale in accordance with commissioner rules
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Mandates reinspection within 7-21 days for establishments receiving grades below "A," with the previous grade remaining posted until the subsequent inspection is completed
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Allows establishments receiving grades below "A" to appeal the assignment to the commissioner within 30 days, with the contested grade posted during the appeal process
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Exempts establishments in cities with populations of one million or more that already have local grading systems, alcohol-licensed premises with less than 10% food sales, correctional facilities, and charitable food programs for elderly and low-income individuals
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of health to establish a uniform letter grading system to classify the result of an inspection of a public food service establishment; directs such commissioner and local health officers to require the display of any letter grade received pursuant to such system; requires reinspection of establishment receiving a grade of less than "A"; provisions do not apply to food establishments in cities having a population of one million or more.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
7/30/2010