At a minimum the completed report must have page 1 (checklist and inspection rating) and page 2 (temperature observations, remarks, and signatures).
Inspection type: place an "X" in the box to indicate the type of inspection being conducted. Select only one.
Person in charge: do not insert the name of a food employee who is not a designated PIC if the employee escorted the inspector.
Remarks: briefly describe specific observations for each violation.
Non-compliant rating: provide the date in which a follow-up inspection will be conducted.
Temperatures: report all temperature measurements taken even if they were within the acceptable food safety range.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | DD Form 2973 |
| Also Known As | Food Operation Inspection Report |
| Form Length | 7 pages |
| Issuing Agency | Department of Defense (DoD) |
| Used By | Military food service inspectors and supervisors |
| Regulation | Tri-Service Food Code |
| Avg. time to fill out | 58 min |
| Edition | MAR 2019 |
| Instructions | TB MED 530/NAVMED P-5010-1/AFMAN-48-147 IP, Appendix E |
| Official source | DD Form 2973 (Rev MAR 2019), Department of Defense |
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