Please find attached the position statement containing guidance for the upcoming changes that affect cold holding and other associated requirements in the NC 2009 Food Code . This position statement is a culmination of the required rule change that takes place January 1st, 2019 and the work of the Cold Hold Workgroup. Many thanks to the participants of the Workgroup and the input received from various State, County, and Industry partners. Assisting documentation such as the variance application and FAQ sheet will be forthcoming.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or your Food Protection Branch Regional.
Best Regards,
Shane Smith, REHS
Branch Head
Division of Public Health, Food Protection and Facilities Branch
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
919 707 5872 office
919 210 3663 cell
919 845 3972 fax
shane.smith
5605 Six Forks Road
1632 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1632
Cold Holding Position Statement Final (002).docx