|
King
County recently started a new system of rating restaurants in order to better
protect the public against food borne illnesses. In the past, consumers had to
go online and shift through often confusing descriptions of restaurant
assessments. Now consumers can quickly judge prior
to entering the establishment the quality of the inspection record of a
restaurant, allowing consumers to make informed decisions.
The new system seeks to balance clear messaging with a better, more accurate picture of a restaurant's performance. Each emoji sign corresponds to the restaurant's pattern of good inspections, with fewer violations indicated by a happier emoji sign.
-
Needs to Improve: The restaurant was either closed by Public Health – Seattle & King County within the last year or the restaurant needed multiple return inspections to fix food safety practices.
-
Okay: The restaurant has had MANY red critical violations over the last four inspections.
-
Good: The restaurant has had SOME red critical violations over the last four inspections.
-
Excellent: The restaurant has had no or few red critical violations over the last four inspections.
A recent editorial was written in the Seattle Times supporting this change. For a video with more information about the new rating system click here. If you have questions or comments feel free to contact my office by emailing Reagan.Dunn@kingcounty.gov or calling 206-477-1009.
|
