Have you ever wondered about the conditions in the kitchen of your favorite restaurant? Would you like to know how restaurants fare in safe food handling practices?
FVHD’s Certified Food Inspectors conduct routine inspections of food service establishments located within its jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the FDA Food Code, and that food workers prepare food for service in a safe and sanitary manner.
Food Ratings by Town
Ratings and Meanings:
Ratings are provided by the FVHD to local food service establishments in conjunction with each inspection, regardless if they are corrected on site or not. Ratings are based on the following factors:
- The absence/presence of Food Code violations that are likely to cause foodborne illness
- The absence/presence of repeat violations
- The facility inspection history
A – Excellent
The highest rating, indicating outstanding performance or conditions with no significant issues.
B – Good
This rating reflects a food establishment that meets most FDA Food Code standards and demonstrates strong performance, with only minor, non-critical issues present.
C – Fair
This rating indicates that the establishment meets the basic FDA Food Code requirements but has some noticeable violations or areas needing improvement.
U – Unsatisfactory
The lowest rating, indicating significant violations or conditions that do not meet FDA Food Code requirements, posing potential risks to public health.
All food service establishments must post their most current Rating in a conspicuous location clearly visible to the public near the current permit and it must remain posted until the next routine inspection. If the owner or person in charge is not satisfied with the rating, an additional inspection can be requested for an additional fee prior to the next scheduled routine inspection. These inspections do not guarantee a rating improvement.