The Sampson County Environmental Health Department inspects food service operations within various institutions, although licensing for these facilities falls under the purview of different agencies. Here's a breakdown:
This category encompasses all facilities providing room and board to residents, with a license issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Environmental Health Department inspects these facilities, including their food service operations that prepare and serve meals to at least 13 residents. Two separate grade cards are displayed: one at the entrance showing the overall sanitation score for the facility, and another in the dining area reflecting the food service inspection results.
These facilities offer room or board for a smaller number of residents (12 or fewer) and require a DHHS license. Inspections are conducted before license renewal. A demerit-based grading system is used:
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Approved: 20 or fewer demerits with no violations incurring 6 demerit points each.
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Provisional: More than 20 demerits or any violation with a 6-point penalty.
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Disapproved: Over 40 demerits or unresolved provisional violations exceeding a specific timeframe.
These facilities provide organized daytime programs, including meals, for adults in a community setting. Examples include adult day health services, psychosocial rehabilitation programs, and similar programs that don't offer overnight stays. The DHHS acts as the licensing agency for these facilities. The Environmental Health Department conducts inspections, and a grade card is posted displaying the facility's classification and demerit score.
This category includes various local confinement facilities, such as county or municipal jails, regional detention centers, juvenile detention centers, workhouses, and any other confinement facilities operated by the local government for pre-trial detainees or sentenced individuals. The Division of Facility Services is the licensing agency for these facilities. The Environmental Health Department is responsible for conducting inspections.