Your browser is not Java capable or Java has been disabled. When To Appeal Noncompliance Reports by Jeff Chilton Repetitive deficiencies can bring serious consequences to plants as non-compliance trends are identified and documented by Food Safety and Inspection Service inspection personnel. Legitimate problems should be corrected by taking actions intended to prevent recurrences. Repetitive deficiencies are as much a concern for the plant as for inspection personnel.
Management is responsible to take action and establish control measures to prevent recurrence.
Follow-up is critical to be successful in this area. The other major factor is the fine line that must be walked to maintain a reasonable working relationship with your inspector. Many plants do not appeal any N.R.s or P.D.R.s for fear of retaliation. But failure to appeal indicates agreement with each document as written. Refraining from filing an appeal is not a good policy as this normally results in an unbalanced relationship with your inspector and additional burdens for your plant.