1. Inspect Food Service Facilities
EO TP 1-6
Inspect Food Service Facilities

2. References CFP 213 - CF Health Manual
Food Safety Code of Practice for Canada’s Food Service Industry, 2007
, D FHP Policy & Direction, Preventive Medicine Program & Personnel (CFMO 3-05)
CDCP – Medical Screening for Infectious Diseases among Locally Engaged Employees
CFAO Hygiene & Sanitation – Food Handling and Food Services
CFP 269 – Food Services Direction & Guidance Manual, Chapter 2 and 4

3. References Quantity Food Sanitation, 4th Edition
Environmental Engineering, 5th Edition
Health Promotion & Protection Act R.R.O 1990 – Regulation 562, Food Premises
Guide to Hygiene & Sanitation in Aviation, 2nd Edition
The Vending of Food & Beverages, 1978
Food and Drug Act (R.S., 1985, c. F-27)

4. Agenda Responsibilities: Unit PMed Tech; Base PMed Tech;
Command PMed Tech;
Acts and Legislation;
CF H Svcs Responsibilities;
Control of Sale of Food Products;
Commanding Officer; and
Command Surgeon; and
Administration and Enforcement

5. Directly responsible to the Unit Medical
Responsibilities
Unit PMed Tech
Directly responsible to the Unit Medical
Officer/Commanding Officer for all matters
pertaining to hygiene and sanitation in the unit.
These duties are field oriented and require a
thorough knowledge of unit organization, role,
tasking and field sanitation requirements for
differing operations.
The Unit PMed Tech is directly responsible to the Unit Medical Officer/Commanding Officer for all matters pertaining to hygiene and sanitation in the unit. These duties are field oriented and require a thorough knowledge of unit organization, role, tasking and field sanitation requirements for differing operations.

6. Responsibilities Unit PMed Tech
Since the operational effectiveness of a combat unit depends on the
medical fitness of it’s members, the Unit PMed Tech must be able to
recognize and advise the UMO/CO of any PMed factors that might impair
his Unit’s effectiveness.
To this end he/she must be knowledgeable and capable of advising the
UMO and staff on:
Prevention and control of communicable diseases;
Storage and handling for food preparation;
Quality and requirements of the water supply;
Pest Management; and
Environmental aspects of waste management;
Since the operational effectiveness of a combat unit depends on the medical fitness of it’s members, the Unit PMed Tech must be able to recognize and advise the UMO/CO of any PMed factors that might impair his Unit’s effectiveness.
To this end he/she must be knowledgeable and capable of advising the UMO and staff on
Prevention & Control of Communicable Diseases;
Storage & Handling for Food Preparation;
Quality & Requirements of the Water Supply;
Pest Management; and
Environmental aspects of Waste Management.

7. Responsibilities Unit PMed Tech
Where and when required the unit PMed Tech assists the unit medical
staff in the preparation of unit immunization programs.
In order to provide continuous up-grading and furtherance of knowledge, junior
PMed Techs when not employed in Unit PMed duties, should be placed under the
Base Surgeon and Base PMed Tech for employment and training.
Unit Health Programs:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases;
Personal Hygiene & General Cleanliness;
Food Sanitation;
Medical Intelligence; and
Recognition of Occupational Health & Safety issues
Where and when required the unit PMed Tech assists the unit medical staff in the preparation of unit immunization programs.
In order to provide continuous up-grading and furtherance of knowledge, junior PMed Techs when not employed in Unit PMed duties, should be placed under the Base Surgeon and Base PMed Tech for employment and training.

8. Responsibilities Base PMed Tech
The Base PMed Tech must establish a close relationship with all medical staff, and base or local community health workers including those base personnel involved in occupational health and safety.
The Base PMed Tech must also possess a sound knowledge of the scope of Preventive Medicine and be responsible for and capable of advising the B Surg, medical staff and unit PMed Tech all matters.
The Base PMed Tech is at all times directly responsible to the Base Surgeon on all matters pertaining to Preventive Medicine on the base and units supported by the base .
The Base PMed Tech must establish a close relationship with all medical staff, and base or local community health workers including those base personnel involved in occupational health and safety.
The Base PMed Tech must also possess a sound knowledge of the scope of Preventive Medicine and be responsible for and capable of advising the B Surg, medical staff and unit PMed Tech all matters

9. Base PMed Tech Responsibilities Community Health
a. communicable disease programs and reporting procedures;
b. inspects and reports on food services;
c. inspects and reports on accommodation facilities;
d. advises on immunization requirements for deployments and ensures that immunization records are maintained;

10. e. effective protection immunization program;
Responsibilities
Base PMed Tech
e. effective protection immunization program;
f. ensures quality water systems;
g. advises on environmental aspects of waste management systems;
h. technical advice on pest control programs;

11. Base PMed Tech Responsibilities Environmental/Occupational Health
a. environmental health inspections and surveys;
b. occupational health hazards;
c. Preventive Medicine aspects of general safety;
d. Noise Conservation Program; and
e. may be appointed as the medical representative on the Base General Safety Committee.

12. Base PMed Tech Responsibilities Training/Education/Supervision
a. unit PMed Tech;
b. advice and supervision of Pest Control Programs;
c. ensuring health education programs;

13. Responsibilities Base PMed Tech
The Base PMed Tech is the B Surg’s representative while in the
performance of his duties; therefore he/she must conduct him/herself in a
manner that is firm, self-assured and diplomatically correct, thus ensuring
that through the exercise of his function the overall Preventive
Medicineprogram is at its best!
Reports and Returns:
a. monthly inspection & workload reports
b. reportable communicable disease reports, both to D FHP and local public health; and
c. influenza reports, both to D FHP and local public health.
Liaison with Local Public Health Authorities
The Base PMed Tech is the B Surg’s representative while in the performance of his duties; therefore he/she must conduct him/herself in a manner that is firm, self-assured and diplomatically correct, thus ensuring that through the exercise of his function the overall Preventive Medicine program is at its best!

14. Command PMed Tech Responsibilities
The Command PMed Tech is directly responsible to the Command Surgeon on all matters pertaining to Preventive Medicine programs on all bases/wings including Reserve units within the command region

15. Command PMed Tech Responsibilities The Command PMed Tech must:
a. maintain a close working relationship with all medical staff and occupational health and safety workers within all bases/wings in the command region;
b. inspect at least annually, every unit within the responsibility of the command surgeon;
c. perform duties of the Base PMed Tech on bases where there is no PMed Tech.

16. Command PMed Tech Responsibilities
d. To this end the Command PMed Tech must possess a thorough and sound knowledge of the scope of Preventive Medicine, be capable of advising the command surgeon, base surgeon or unit medical officer, or as trade advisor and technical supervisor to all PMed Techs within the command region.
e. The command PMed Tech shall forward to and from D FHP those report applicable with current regulations.

17. CF H Svcs Responsibilities
Traditionally, the medical officer has been responsible for advising his commander on all matters affecting the health of the troops, including rations
The responsibility of the CF H Svcs with respect to safe food supplies is detailed in CFAO’s, DAOD’s, and D FHP Policy & Guidance documents

18. Responsibilities CF H Svcs
All food items supplied to the CF, as a contractual requirement,
satisfies Federal standards regarding food quality, the hygienic
oversight of such food delivery becomes the responsibility of CF H
Svcs. Overseas, where local purchase of some food items may
be necessary, CF H Svcs will advise on all health aspects and
liaise with the local authorities on such matters.
Contract Specifications:
a. satisfy Federal standards;
b. hygienic delivery is a CF H Svcs responsibility;
c. advise on health aspects; and
d. liaise with local authority

19. CF H Svcs Responsibilities
Although specific duties laid down for Preventive Medicine Technicians, all CF H Svcs members are as part of their normal duties, concerned with the prevention of disease. A general knowledge of food control techniques and regulations is
expected of all ranks

20. Acts and Regulations
Authority for enforcement of law as it affects food is vested in federal, provincial and municipal authorities
Have class read Article 601 Food Control in Canada Para 1 – CFP 213

21. Acts and Regulations Food and Drugs Act
Federal Act under the direction of Health Canada
The act provides for:
a. the prohibition of the sale of food which is in any way, dangerous to health or adulterated in any way;

22. Acts and Regulations Food and Drugs Act
b. labeling which must avoid any form of deception with regards to it’s contents, including deceptive advertising;
c. use of authorized preservatives; and
d. controlling the use of antibiotics in food preservation;

23. Meat and Canned Foods Act
Acts and Regulations
Meat and Canned Foods Act
Federal Act under the direction of Department of Agriculture and Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Provides the authority of the inspection of meat and meat products;
Provides for a federal inspection service at meat packing plant; and
Inspections are carried out by veterinarians

24. Animal Contagious Diseases Act
Acts and Regulations
Animal Contagious Diseases Act
Federal Act under the direction of the Department of Agriculture
Prevention and control of animal diseases;
Control of Anthrax, Brucellosis, Rabies and Tuberculosis

25. Provincial Legislation
Acts and Regulations
Provincial Legislation
Public Health legislation related to the consumption of infected food items;
Administrated by Medical Officers of Health and Public Health inspectors; and
Food items for sale at general public shops/stores and restaurants.

26. Municipal Legislation
Acts and Regulations
Municipal Legislation
Provincial legislation allows for municipal government to pass local by-laws regulating the sale of food within that municipality
Statutes may be in place at the municipal level to enforce provincial public health regulations

27. Control of Sale of Food Commanding Officer
Shall prohibit the sale or delivery of any food product which:
a. in the opinion of the Base Surgeon has not been prepared for consumption according to applicable federal, provincial or municipal laws and regulations;
b. does not meet the requirements specified

28. Control of Sale of Food Command Surgeon Shall:
a. in cooperation with federal, provincial and municipal health authorities, ensure that all food and drink products offered for sale on DND properties, are prepared, packaged and preserved according to law; and
b. keep commanding officers informed of any specific food or drink product which for medical of hygienic reasons, should not be made available on any DND properties.

29. Administration and Enforcement
Food
Any article manufactured, sold or represented as use as food or drink for human beings, and any ingredient that may be mixed with food for any purpose

30. Administration and Enforcement
Inspector
Any person designated as an inspector for the
purpose for the enforcement of this Act
Subsection 22(1)

31. Administration and Enforcement
Unsanitary Conditions
Such conditions or circumstances as might contaminate with dirt or filth, or render
injurious to health, a food

32. Administration and Enforcement
Designation of Inspectors
(Food and Drugs Act; section 22)
The Federal Minister may designate any person as an inspector for the purpose of this Act
An inspector shall be given a certificate in a form established by the Minister or the president of the CFIA attesting to the inspector’s designation and, on entering any place to persuant to subsection 23(1), an inspector shall produce said certificate to the person in charge of that place

33. Administration and Enforcement
Powers of Inspectors
(Food and Drugs Act, section 23)
An inspector may enter at any reasonable time enter any place where the inspector believes on reasonable grounds any article to which this Act or the regulations apply is manufactured, prepared, preserved, packaged or stored

34. Administration and Enforcement
Powers of Inspectors
(Food and Drugs Act, section 23)
An inspector may examine any such article and take samples thereof, and examine anything that the inspector believes on reasonable grounds is used or is capable of being used for that manufacture, preparation, preservation, packaging or storing

35. Administration and Enforcement
Powers of Inspectors
(Food and Drugs Act, section 23)
Seize and detain for such time as may be necessary any article by means of or in relation to which the inspector believes on reasonable grounds any provision of this Act or the regulations have been contravened

36. Administration and Enforcement
Powers of Inspectors
(Food and Drugs Act, section 23)
An inspector may enter any conveyance that the inspector believes on reasonable grounds is used to carry any article and examine any such article found therein and take samples thereof (Section 6.1)

37. Administration and Enforcement
Powers of Inspectors
(Food and Drugs Act, section 23)
Open and examine any receptacle or package that the inspector believes on reasonable grounds contain any article to which this Act or the regulations apply

38. Administration and Enforcement
Powers of Inspectors
(Food and Drugs Act, section 23)
Examine and make copies of any books documents or other records found in any place referred to in this document that the inspector believes on reasonable grounds contain any information relevant to the enforcement of this Act with respect to any article to which this Act or the regulations apply

39. Administration and Enforcement
Powers of Inspectors
(Food and Drugs Act, section 23)
“article to which this Act or the regulations apply”
a. any food, drug, cosmetic or device;
b. anything used for the manufacture, preparation, preservation, packaging or storing thereof; and
c. any labeling or advertising material

40. Administration and Enforcement
Powers of Inspectors
(Food and Drugs Act, section 23)
The owner or person in charge of a place entered by an inspector and every person found therein shall give the inspector all reasonable assistance and furnish the inspector with any information that he may reasonably require.

41. Administration and Enforcement
Prohibited Sales of Food
(Food and Drug Act, section 4)
No person shall sell an article of food that:
a. has in or on it any poisonous or harmful substance;
b. is unfit for human consumption;
c. is adulterated;

42. Administration and Enforcement
Prohibited Sales of Food
(Food and Drug Act, section 4)
d. consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid, disgusting, rotten, decomposed or diseased animal or vegetable substance; and
e. was manufactured, prepared, preserved, packaged or stored under unsanitary conditions

43. Inspect Food Service Facilities
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