ACHD Food Safety Priority Codes


Priority Code H
(High Frequency Status)


Any facility with non packaged food that has a reinspection scheduled for 2 or more of the 9 most critical violations that were identified on the last conducted initial or new inspection. The 9 possible critical violation categories are :

* High Risk Categories

Cooking Temperatures
Cooling Temperatures
Holding Temperatures
Reheating Temperatures
Employee Health
Personal Hygiene
Sanitization
Cross Contamination
Insects / Rodents

Priority Code 1

Routine inspections shall be conducted at least one time during the calendar year and include all facilities that cook, cool, reheat, hot hold, and facilities that serve a highly susceptible population.

Priority Code 2

Routine inspections shall be conducted at least one time every two calendar years and include facilities (without a kitchen) that serve beverages only and facilities with only pre-packaged products.