{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-3810","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-3810","heading":"Performance-based and risk-based inspections","body":"Within the parameters specified in 12VAC5-421-3800, the department shall prioritize the conducting of more frequent inspections based upon its assessment of a food establishment's history of compliance with this chapter and the establishment's potential as a vector of foodborne illness by evaluating:\n\n1. Past performance for nonconformance with this chapter or HACCP plan requirements that are priority items or priority foundation items;\n\n2. Past performance for numerous or repeat violations of this chapter or HACCP plan requirements that are core items;\n\n3. Past performance for complaints investigated and found to be valid;\n\n4. The hazards associated with the particular foods that are prepared, stored, or served;\n\n5. The type of operation including the methods and extent of food storage, preparation, and service;\n\n6. The number of people served; and\n\n7. Whether the population served is a highly susceptible population.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part VIII. Compliance and Enforcement","Article 4. Inspection and Correction of Violations"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section3810/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:21Z","sha256":"6e97d32ff11cfbaae0b2e675ead87353c83e0e33d6f7048f6b5ab4da10f7b73b","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-3800","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-3815"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}