Ratings and Inspections for Local Food Service Establishments

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• 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?

Among other responsibilities, the FVHD staff conducts inspections of food service establishments located within its jurisdiction to ensure compliance with the Connecticut Public Health Code and that food workers prepare food in a safe and sanitary manner. The Board of Directors for the Farmington Valley Health District voted unanimously to require that all food service establishments in the District serving potentially hazardous foods to the public conspicuously post a "Rating" based on the results of the most recent inspection. This is not simply a posting of the completed inspection report, but a completely separate form based on conditions noted at the time of inspection. The FVHD is the first and only jurisdiction in Connecticut to require such posting and have developed the rating system independently, but in complete adherence with the Law. FVHD staff expects consumers will value knowing how the restaurants "Rate" and will look for ratings before visiting their favorite restaurant. Customers have a right to know. We will be making Ratings available for viewing on this website as they become available.

Find out more about

• What the Ratings and Inspections mean

• "Certificate of Excellence" Program