How often is a food service establishment inspected?

According to Michigan law, food service establishments are inspected as follows:

  • Normal Inspection Frequency: Establishments that operate year-round shall be inspected once every 6 months.
  • Seasonal Inspection Frequency: Establishments that operate 9 or fewer months each year shall be inspected once per season of operation.

The inspections described above are routine inspections. One or more follow-up inspections may take place shortly after a routine inspection to verify that violations have been corrected. No matter the inspection frequency, all routine inspections are unannounced. The dates of follow-up inspections, however, may be told to the operator of the establishment.

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1. What does the Washtenaw County Environmental Health Division inspect?
2. How often is a food service establishment inspected?
3. What standard does Washtenaw County Environmental Health Division use when making an inspection?
4. What kinds of violations are there?
5. Are inspections scored?
6. What happens if an establishment has violations?
7. How do I read an inspection report?
8. Where can I get more information?