What types of inspections does the Health Department conduct?
There are six types of inspections that may be performed: 1) routine, 2) follow-up, 3) complaint investigation, 4) critical procedures, 5) pre-opening or 6) training. Routine: unannounced, comprehensive inspection of the entire physical establishment and all aspects of safe food handling practices. Follow-up: unannounced inspection conducted for the purpose of re-inspecting items that were not in compliance at the time of a routine, critical procedures or complaint inspection. Complaint investigation: unannounced inspection performed in response to a complaint received by the health department. Critical procedures: unannounced inspection during which foodborne illness risk factors are evaluated to determine compliance with critical sections of the regulations. Pre-opening: scheduled inspection to approve a newly constructed or remodeled establishment (or installation of new equipment) prior to a permit being issued and an establishment beginning operation. Training: scheduled inspectio
