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A food establishment must help to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses by assuring the food they serve is safe, from an approved source, and received in good condition. Purchasing from approved food sources is critical since numerous foodborne illness investigations have been traced back to food from unapproved sources.

All permitted food establishments must be able to demonstrate their suppliers are approved and permitted through the appropriate enforcement agency (see table “Agencies of Jurisdiction” below). Food from a private home is never allowed to be used and/or served in a permitted food establishment.

Section 3-201.1 (A) of the 2023 Food Regulations (Regulations) states, “Food must be obtained from approved sources.”  “Approved” as defined in the food regulations means, “Acceptable to the Health Authority based on a determination of conformity with principles, practices, and generally recognized standards that protect public health.” Sections 3‐1 and 3‐2 of the Regulations detail the requirements associated with the condition, source, packaging, product identification, records, and other specifications for receiving food.

If there are further questions regarding the approved source, contact your SNHD inspector at (702) 759-1110.

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