Since finding out a local franchise of a very well-known sandwich shop, as well as a pizza service next door, was recently shutdown due to violations, I am very reluctant to eat out and I really enjoy eating out.
Are local health inspections public knowledge and if so, where can I get them?
2007-01-04 13:43:48 · 13 answers · asked by jenay672001 3 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
Don't eat there if the employees are not wearing gloves is one thing to look out for.
2007-01-05 09:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact you local Department of Health. Each county has one. If you search "your county's name + Health Department (or department of Health)" I went on line to my county, Santa Clara, CA and did a search on their website for "Restaurant Inspection" or "Restaurant Reports" and came up with a website called www.decadeonline.com, you can go there and see if they have your county. It seems to be a service that the county uses. I just typed in the name of a restaurant, and voila! The latest health inspection report is there. I actually own a restaurant and have always meant to find this out myself! Just so you know, restaurants get spot checked about every 3-4 months, unless a complaint is filed. In this case the inspector will go to the restaurant right away. Also every restaurant (at least in the State of California) must have a certified Food-Safety expert, usually 2 or more cooks and 1-2 dining room staff as well, at all times the restaurant is open. They have to take and pass an intense Food-Safety course. I took my first one while at The Culinary Academy I hope this helps ya! Probably too much info though...
2007-01-04 15:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by Diane R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your state should have an health agency that records such violations in resturaunts and hotels. You can search keywords your state then inspection/ violations.
You can also find out if your local library has a reference info on that topic....
2007-01-04 13:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jen: well each restraunt must pass the "InivrementalHealth Code" were all State &Safety Inspector goes over to Subway
shop walks throug with "Food service Manager checking every
thing to make sure all items are Sanitized between160o -170o
refer http://wwww.statebuildinginspection/rules.com
2007-01-04 14:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by toddk57@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my city/county the health inspection has to be posted in the window of all restaurants. I would assume its public knowledge, and you can probably call the county dept. of health for more info.
2007-01-04 13:46:56 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Move to a state where they post the Health Department rating in the Window. North Carolina comes to mind. I live in Ohio. We like to live dangerously.
2007-01-04 13:46:47 · answer #6 · answered by DavidNH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your county might have its health department records available on a webpage. If not, your local courthouse will be able to give you the information, but you might have to ask around several departments there.
2007-01-04 13:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by qamper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the local health department. I have friends who worked at Wendy's. You would not believe the filth that goes on there.
2007-01-04 13:46:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well here in california they have grades and there suppose to post them at the entrance. Lol, i actually once saw a D which mens that if they dont fix whats wrong with it they are close to shutting down and i still ate there.
2007-01-04 13:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The local health board might be able to give you an answer.
2007-01-04 13:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by Neil C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋