Michigan Laws 289.3121 – Evaluations; maintenance and retention of records

Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Consumer: means an individual who is a member of the public, takes possession of food, is not functioning in the capacity of an operator of a food establishment or food processor, and does not offer the food for resale. See Michigan Laws 289.1105
Department: means the department of agriculture and rural development. See Michigan Laws 289.1107
Evaluation: means a food safety audit, inspection, or food safety and sanitation assessment, whether announced or unannounced, that identifies violations or verifies compliance with this act and determines the degree of active control by food establishment operators over foodborne illness risk factors. See Michigan Laws 289.1107
Food: means articles used for food or drink for humans or other animals, chewing gum, and articles used for components of any such article. See Michigan Laws 289.1107
Local health department: means that term as defined in section 1105 of the public health code, MCL 333. See Michigan Laws 289.1109

(1) The department or a local health department shall conduct evaluations in compliance with this act.

(2) Records for all of the following shall be maintained by a local health department:

(a) Applications for licensure.

(b) Operation licenses.

(d) Pertinent correspondence.

(e) Plans and specifications.

(f) Administrative actions.

(g) Other applicable information relating to the operation of each food service establishment.

(3) A local health department shall maintain a record of all consumer complaints, the ensuing investigation, and the result of the complaint.

(4) All department and local health department records shall be retained in accordance with the records retention schedule of the department.