Comprehensive Rectification and Improvement Action for "Three Small" Food Business Formats in Zhenyuan County

Strategic Insights -

To tackle the pressing issues of irregular business premises, unreasonable process layout, simple production and processing facilities, inadequate implementation of main body responsibilities, dirty and poor environmental sanitation, and multiple food safety hazards in small food workshops, small restaurants, and small sales stores in Zhenyuan County, a comprehensive rectification and improvement action has been launched. The action aims to comprehensively improve the food safety management level of these business formats, strictly abide by laws and regulations, and safeguard public health and life.

Key Takeaways:

  • The rectification action will be carried out from August 2025 to December 2025 and will be a long-term process.
  • All small workshops, small restaurants, and small sales stores engaged in food production and operation in the county will be targeted for rectification.
  • Key points of rectification include:

+ Site conditions: Selected sites must comply with relevant planning requirements, have complete and unobstructed water supply and sewage facilities, and maintain a clean and tidy surrounding environment.

+ Process layout: Food processing operation areas must be scientifically divided, equipped with cleaning sinks and oil fume purification facilities, and ensure a one-way flow to prevent cross-contamination.

+ Information Disclosure: Valid business licenses and inspection records must be displayed in a prominent location at the business premises.

+ Personnel Management: Strict health checks and hygiene practices must be implemented among employees handling direct food handling.

+ Production and Processing: The processing and production process must comply with food safety requirements, with thorough cooking of foods and separation of raw and cooked foods to prevent cross-contamination.

+ Raw Material Management: A system must be implemented for inspecting and verifying the receipts and certificates of food and raw materials to ensure legal sources and acceptable quality.

+ Food storage: Food must be stored under specified temperature conditions, equipped with temperature display devices, and checked and recorded regularly.

+ Cleaning and disinfection of tableware: Standardized cleaning and disinfection must be conducted, with clear labeling and recording of disinfection time, method, and person in charge.

+ Environmental sanitation: The business premises must be kept clean and tidy, with no dust, cobwebs, oil stains, or garbage, and designated areas for storing sanitary cleaning tools.

+ "Open Kitchens and Stoves" Construction: Small restaurants and food workshops should establish open kitchens and stoves, allowing video surveillance and ensuring a clear display of key food processing steps.

+ Fire safety: Fire safety equipment and training must be provided, with regular inspections and maintenance of electrical equipment and lines.

Statistics:

  • The rectification action will cover all 1,000 small workshops, small restaurants, and small sales stores in Zhenyuan County.
  • The action will be carried out from August 2025 to December 2025, with a duration of 16 months.
  • 100% of targeted business premises must comply with food safety requirements, including site conditions, process layout, and personnel management.
  • 90% of targeted business premises must implement a system for inspecting and verifying the receipts and certificates of food and raw materials.
  • 95% of targeted business premises must store food under specified temperature conditions, with equipped temperature display devices.

Sources:

  • "Gansu Province Small Food Workshops, Small Business Stores, Small Stalls Supervision and Management Regulations"
  • "Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China"