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PROGRESS OF THEGUAM FOOD CODE
FDA Pacific Region Retail Food SeminarHelena, MontanaSeptember 22-24, 2015
Katherine Del MundoEnvironmental Public Health Officer III
Division of Environmental HealthDepartment of Public Health and Social
Services
PRESENTATION OUTLINE Brief Background of Guam Division of Environmental Health (DEH) Program Standard 1: Regulatory
Foundation Progress of Implementation Data (Nov. 2014 to Present) Ratings Program Standard 7: Industry and
Community Relations Conclusion
Former Spanish colony; “discovered” by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521
Un-Incorporated Territory of U.S. after “Spanish-American War” in 1899
Occupied by Japan in WW-II (1941-1944) Liberated by U.S. on July 21, 1944 People gained U.S. citizenship in 1950s Governed by Federal and Local Laws
BRIEF BACKGROUND OF GUAM
Located: Western Pacific Area: 212 square miles Pop: 159,358 (2010 Census) 75 - 90 0F (Mean = 81 0F)
BRIEF BACKGROUND OF GUAM (CONT.)
3797 miles
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (DEH) DEH of the Guam Department of Public
Health and Social Services regulates the island’s: Food Establishments Institutional Facilities Cosmetology Establishments Public Swimming Pools Hotels/Motels Consumer Commodities
Also, responsible for: Investigating diversion of pharmaceutical
controlled drugs, and public nuisance complaints Surveillance and control of vector-borne diseases Possibly Medical Marijuana
PROGRAM STANDARD 1: REGULATORY FOUNDATION
Guam Food Code (GFC)Passed November 2013 Implemented November 2014Modeled after the 2005 FDA Food CodeThe new regulations governing food
establishments Retail stores Restaurants Catering Bakery
PROGRESS OF IMPLEMENTATION
From November 2013 to September 2014, DEH provided training to food industry of the GFC
From November 2014 to present, DEH:Conducted assessments for initial visits
Non-graded inspections Educated the establishment at their facility
After initial visit, graded inspections conducted
Rank Item Numbers Observed
1 #2: Management awareness; policy present 69
2 #1: Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties 37
3 #19: Proper hot holding temperatures 35
4 #20: Proper cold holding temperatures 33
5 #8: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible 30
DATA (NOV. 2014 TO PRESENT) (CONT.)
DATA (NOV. 2014 TO PRESENT) (CONT.)
Rank Item No. Observed
1 #52: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean 37
2 #38: Wiping cloths: properly used and stored 22
3 #35: Insects, rodents, and animals not present#45: Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips 19
4 #33: Thermometer provided and accurate 17
5 #51: Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained 15
RATINGS
GradeNo. of
Establishments
A 30
B 15
C 29
D 14
GradeNo. of
Establishments
A 12
B 8
C 1
D 1
Inspections
RATINGS (CONT.)
Based on the number of visits (n = 88):A = 34%B = 17%C = 33% D = 16%
A55%
B36%
C5%
D5%
INSPECTION GRADES
Based on the number of visits (n = 22):A = 54%B = 36%C = 5% D = 5%
RATINGS (CONT.)
PROGRAM STANDARD 7: INDUSTRY/COMMUNITY RELATIONS Celebrated 10th Annual Guam Food Safety
Education Month (GFSEM) – “A Decade of Fighting Bac!” Elementary Mascot Poster Contest Middle School Food Safety Recipe Contest High School Food Safety Video Contest
GFSEM Conference and Training for the industry GFSEM Conference (09/08/15) – “Guam Food Code
Compliance is Achievable!” Special Food Process in Guam Training (09/09/15) Demonstration of Knowledge Training (09/10/15) Seafood HACCP Training (09/11/15) – conducted by
USFDA, San Francisco District
PROGRAM STANDARD 7: INDUSTRY/COMMUNITY RELATIONS (CONT.)
A DECADE OF FIGHTING BAC!1 0
CONCLUSION Assessments assisted greatly in educating the
establishments at their facilities Establishments expressed interest in learning
more about the GFC requirements DEH continues to build strong relationship
with the industry and the community through its annual GFSEM
THANK YOU !DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHDepartment of Public Health and Social
ServicesTEL. (671) 735-7221FAX (671) 734-5556
EMAIL [email protected] www.dphss.guam.gov