(a) Each Grade A raw milk processor dairy farm whose
milk is produced and intended for consumption within the State of
Texas must be inspected by the department before the issuance of a
permit.
(b) Following the issuance of a permit, each Grade
A raw milk processor dairy farm shall be inspected at least quarterly
by the department.
(c) A violation of the requirements set forth in §217.27
of this title (relating to Standards for Grade A Raw Milk and Raw
Milk Products) shall be denoted on the Grade A raw milk processor
dairy farm inspection form.
(d) A copy of the most recent inspection report must
be posted in a conspicuous place on an inside wall of the Grade A
raw milk processor dairy farm.
(e) Every Grade A raw milk processor must allow officially
designated persons to access all parts of the dairy farm during normal
business hours to determine compliance with the provisions of this
subchapter.
(f) Every Grade A raw milk processor must furnish the
department, upon request, for official use only, a true statement
of the actual quantities of Grade A raw milk and Grade A raw milk
products sold, records of inspections, and temperature records.
(g) When a condition is found which constitutes an
imminent health hazard, the department may take immediate enforcement
action.
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