The commissioner is authorized to: 
 Documentation that food service employees have received training on the: 
 Risks of contacting ready-to-eat foods with bare hands; 
 Practice of proper hand washing; 
 Documentation that food employees contacting ready-to-eat foods with bare hands used two (2) or more of the following control measures: 
 Double hand washing; 
 Nail brushes; 
 A hand antiseptic after hand washing; 
 Incentive programs that assist or encourage food service employees not to work when they are ill; or 
 Other control measures approved by the commissioner. 
 Notwithstanding any provisions of the Food Code to the contrary, the commissioner shall not require any further documentation for the granting of a variance other than those contained in this section.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 53 - Food, Drugs and Cosmetics
Chapter 8 - Establishments Selling Food
Part 2 - Tennessee Retail Food Safety Act
§ 53-8-204. Authority of Commissioner
§ 53-8-205. Appropriation of Moneys
§ 53-8-212. Application for Permit After Revocation
§ 53-8-216. Examination of Food — Hold Orders
§ 53-8-217. Review and Approval of Plans and Specifications