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Restaurant inspections, explained.

Plain-language guides for how public inspection records turn into practical dining decisions.

Score range
0-100
Grade context
A-F
Risk bands
3

Scores

Understand why restaurants start at 100 and lose points for inspection findings.

  • Severity
  • Repeat findings
  • Corrections

Violations

Translate inspection language into practical risk categories.

  • Food temperature
  • Hand washing
  • Facility condition

Sources

Learn how public records differ by agency and state.

  • Statewide records
  • City portals
  • Update cadence