Valley health district launches restaurant rating program

The Naugatuck Valley Health District today announced

that it has instituted a food establishment “Rating” program designed to provide the public with information about the sanitary conditions observed in the establishment.

Ratings (Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor) are provided by the sanitarian to the food service establishment with the inspection report during each inspection and are based on the absence/presence of “Risk Factor and Critical Violations” that are likely to cause food borne illness.

The Ratings apply to most facilities that prepare hot “potentially hazardous” foods.  Ratings are not given to Seasonal and Temporary Food Service establishments, schools, nursing and long term care facilities, or to establishments operated by government or non-profit organizations. 

Ratings posters are given to the owner/operator of the food establishment when the inspection has been completed and must be posted in a prominent location in the establishment. 

The ratings will also be posted on the NVHD website www.nvhd.org and updated regularly. Inspection reports are available for review by the public at the NVHD office 98 Bank St., Seymour during normal business hours, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.

The NVHD serves as the local health department for the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Seymour and Shelton.

This information is from a press release.