Establishments that exceed the performance standard within a 52-week window will be classified by FSIS into which category?

Establishments that exceed the performance standard within a 52-week window will be classified by FSIS into which category?

• A. Category 1
• B. Category 3
• C. Category 2
• D. Category 4

Answer: (B)

FSIS uses a four-tier rating system to classify establishments by how their performance stacks up against the performance standard over a rolling 52-week period. When an establishment performs better than the standard within that 52-week window, it is placed in the category that represents above-standard performance. This reflects sustained improvement over the course of a year, not just a single week. The other tiers cover performance that meets, is below, or is significantly below the standard, which is why they don’t apply to a case of exceeding the standard.

FSIS uses a four-tier rating system to classify establishments by how their performance stacks up against the performance standard over a rolling 52-week period. When an establishment performs better than the standard within that 52-week window, it is placed in the category that represents above-standard performance. This reflects sustained improvement over the course of a year, not just a single week. The other tiers cover performance that meets, is below, or is significantly below the standard, which is why they don’t apply to a case of exceeding the standard.