The PIC is any individual at the food establishment who is responsible for its operation at the time of inspection, is knowledgeable for their designated areas, and acts as the point of contact for the Health District inspector throughout the inspection.

The PIC may be one person for multiple permits (such as a restaurant with multiple permits or a grocery store) or multiple locations in a facility (such as an executive chef/steward or food and beverage director of a large property).

Facilities whose health permit is assigned a risk category 2, 3, or 4 are required to have a PIC who is a certified food protection manager (CFPM) at all hours of operation. Additionally, the SNHD may require a CFPM for facilities that have a history of uncontrolled foodborne illness risk factors. Facilities who pose a low risk of causing foodborne illness and whose health permit is assigned a risk category 1 must still have a designated PIC but are exempt from the CFPM requirement.

• Any person that has a valid Food Handler Safety Training Card or Manager Card issued by the Health District;
• Any person that has a valid Food Safety Manager Certification from an accredited food safety training course;
• Any person who has knowledge regarding food safety for their assigned duties;
• Any person who takes responsibility for food safety practices;
• Executive Chef or Executive Steward;
• Food and Beverage Director;
• Manager of outlet or establishment; or,
• Owner or designee appointed by the owner.

A PIC must be present during all hours of operation. There can be multiple PICs at a facility.

There must always be a designated PIC. The facility must decide on a management plan that designates a PIC.

The PIC must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

A PIC must be able to answer specific questions, demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness and disease prevention, and perform their duties to ensure compliance with the Health District Regulations.