§ 15.62. Public health records.
Public health records shall be maintained as follows:
(1) Applications for food service manager/operator certification. Retain these records 4 years.
(2) Citations. Retain these records 3 years.
(3) Epidemiological reports of food-borne illnesses, outbreaks and complaints. Retain these records 7 years.
(4) Epidemiological reports of water-borne illnesses, outbreaks and complaints. Retain these records 12 years after resolution of case.
(5) Food embargo, condemnation and recall records. Retain these records 5 years.
(6) General nuisance records. Nonstructure notices of violation and correspondence including, but not limited to, tall grass weeds, animal fecal matter, odors, filthy conditions and decaying matter shall be retained 2 years after final disposition.
(7) Health inspection records.
(i) Nonfood establishments. These records include applications for annual licenses, complaints, copies of licenses, inspection reports, notices of violation, enforcement and legal records and correspondence. Retain these records 4 years.
(ii) Food establishment records. These records include applications for annual licenses, bacteriological reports, certificates of health, complaints, copies of licenses, inspection reports, notices of violation, enforcement and legal records and correspondence relating to establishments serving or manufacturing food and drinks. Retain these records 4 years.
(8) Rent withholding cases. Retain these records 7 years.
(9) Reports to the State Board of Health. Retain these records 5 years.
(10) State permits and approvals. Retain in compliance with regulations promulgated by the issuing agency.
(11) Vector control records. These records include field contact reports, investigations, logbooks, spraying records and treatment records. Retain these records 4 years.
Source The provisions of this § 15.62 adopted February 18, 1994, effective February 19, 1994, 24 Pa.B. 993.
Cross References This section cited in 46 Pa. Code § 15.51 (relating to general provisions); and 46 Pa. Code § 15.52 (relating to applicability).
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