BREAKING NEWS: Enforcement of food code updates will be delayed until Sept. 1
Feb. 17, 2022 – New changes are coming to the state food code starting on March 1. However, the Washington State Department of Health recently announced enforcement of these new rule changes will be delayed until Sept. 1.
March 1 – Aug. 31 will be an “Educational Period” when local public health inspectors will be focused on educating operators of food establishments. They will be a resource to you to provide technical assistance and guide you through any corrections that may need to be made.
You should not be cited for any violations related to the new rules during this six month educational period. (Citations will continue for existing food code rules.)
The webinar replay below goes into more detail about this new educational period, in addition to this letter and description from the Department of Health.