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1. Can establishments get a "B" because of one thing?

No, the inspection form for restaurants has point values assigned by the state.

2. Do restaurants know when the inspector is coming?

No, inspections are unannounced.

3. What is an "A" or "B"?

• 100.0 - 90.0 = A
89.5 - 80.0 = B
• 79.5 - 70.0 = C

4. Can a restaurant operate with a "B"?

Yes, a restaurant is closed when an inspection score is less than 70.

5. Can a restaurant get a re-grade to raise their grade?

Yes. A restaurant can request a re-grade to raise their letter grade. Law requires that a re-inspection be done unannounced within 15 days of request.

6. How often are restaurants supposed to be graded?

Restaurants are inspected on a risk based schedule that can range between one and four times per year. Almost all establishments get at least two inspections per year. Follow up visits are required for critical item violations.

7. Does the inspector tell the restaurant what they take points for?

Yes. A comment addendum is always used with inspection forms to document temperatures and violation details.