Food Safety & Special Diets

Schools participating in federal Child Nutrition Programs are required to have a School Food Safety Program based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles.  

Schools must request two sanitation inspections per school year.

Form Request for Sanitation Inspection

Resources:

• Final Rule: Food Safety Inspections USDA
• Food Safety Inspections in Non-Traditional School Settings USDA 
• Montana HACCP Plan Template
• Food Safety in School Gardens

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