health code
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3.7
- noun
- /hɛlθ koʊd/
:
código de salud
- The inspector noted that adherence to the health code is essential for preventing foodborne illnesses.
- health code violation
- state health codes
Examples
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The restaurant was closed due to several serious health code violations reported during the inspection.
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There was no way this would pass health codes.
Blog text (5) -
I'll simply be enforcing the public health code.
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I just saw 26 blatant health code violations.
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Few can argue that the grading system does not provide a means of encouraging compliance with public health codes.
Academic text (2002) -
The time taken to move goods around the country is more than halved as truck drivers are no longer constantly being stopped for PCR tests and health code checks.
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Eliminate trans-fat: NYC amended its Health Code (81.08) to phase out artificial trans-fats in all restaurants and other food service establishments.
Academic text (2012) -
Following the local health code, all food establishments must maintain strict sanitation standards.
Synonyms
Official rules requiring clean, safe places to protect people's health
How Strict
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a code indicating a person's health status' is directly and compositionally derived from 'health' (medical state) + 'code' (an identifying label). Although modern implementations (QR/app badges) are a cultural detail, the core concept is transparent and would be understood by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Health code comes from the idea of a code — a book of official rules about health and cleanliness. Imagine an inspector using that book to close a dirty restaurant, and you can see why it means the official 'rules' everyone must follow about food, plumbing, and public health.