What is required from the OINC when the galley is out of compliance by +/- 10%?

When the galley is out of compliance by more than or less than 10%, the Officer in Charge (OINC) is required to submit a memo stating the corrective actions taken or planned to address the non-compliance. This requirement emphasizes the importance of documenting and communicating how deficiencies will be rectified to ensure that food service operations align with health and safety regulations.

The memo serves several critical functions: it provides a formal record of the issue and the measures being implemented to resolve it, which is essential for accountability and for maintaining operational standards. It also demonstrates proactive management on the part of the OINC and helps in fostering a culture of compliance and safety within the unit.

In contrast, although reports or requests for investigation may be appropriate in some contexts, they do not specifically fulfill the immediate need for corrective action documentation that a memo would. Checklists may assist in routine inspections or compliance assessments but do not provide the detailed action plan that is necessary when a specific compliance issue arises.