About InspectorEats

What Is InspectorEats?

InspectorEats is a free public service that collects and displays official restaurant health inspection records from county and local health departments across the United States. We cover restaurants in 40+ states and hundreds of cities, with data sourced directly from government health agencies.

Before you dine, you deserve to know how a restaurant scored on its most recent health inspection. InspectorEats makes that information searchable, readable, and available in one place — so you can make more informed decisions about where you eat.

What Do Health Inspection Scores Mean?

Health inspectors from local government agencies visit restaurants periodically — typically once or twice per year — to evaluate compliance with food safety regulations. Inspectors assess dozens of factors including:

• Proper food storage temperatures (cold foods below 41°F, hot foods above 135°F)
• Employee hygiene — handwashing, glove use, illness policies
• Cross-contamination prevention between raw and cooked foods
• Pest control and facility cleanliness
• Equipment sanitation and dishwashing procedures
• Accurate date labeling and food sourcing compliance

Scoring systems vary by jurisdiction. Some cities use letter grades (A/B/C), others use numeric scores out of 100, and some use point-deduction systems where lower scores are worse. InspectorEats displays the data in the format used by each local health department and explains the scoring system for each city.

Our Data Sources

All inspection records on InspectorEats come from official government sources — county health departments, municipal public health agencies, and state health portals. We do not generate, estimate, or modify inspection data. Records are updated regularly as new inspections are published by the relevant government agencies.

Data Accuracy and Limitations

While we work to keep our database current, there may be a delay between when an inspection occurs and when it appears on our site. Inspection results can also change rapidly — a restaurant that receives a poor score may correct violations and receive a new, passing inspection shortly after. Always consult your local county health department directly for the most current information.

Contact Us

If you believe inspection data on our site is incorrect, out of date, or missing for a restaurant in your area, we want to hear from you. We take data accuracy seriously and will investigate and correct errors promptly. You can also learn more about how we handle your data in our Privacy Policy.