NY City Health Inspection

[LIAM]

Hi Everybody!

Are there any chefs in New York that can give me the lowdown on what to expect from the Dept of Health RE: an inspection. I'm new to New York, and not really sure what the deal is here. The boss says that we're due though.

Should I expect them during the day, or during dinner service? How thorough do you feel the inspectors are? What are the main things that I should concentrate on when getting ready?

Anybody's help will be appreciated.
Liam

[siksikaboy]

Well I'm in the anybody category as I have never operated in NYC. I have been inspected by many county health agencies as well as U.S. Department of Health and military inspectors and while in college I worked as a health inspector aid. In all I have found one thread. They are there to help you avoid a health related disaster. Make them your adviser not advisory.
Be genuinely interested in their advise and concerns.

[chefgbs]

This site should answer most of your questions.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/rii/index.shtml

[firechef37]

Neat link Gian! I love how it is now the NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygine! ROTFLMAO!!! Mental Hygine? Only in New York!

On a serious note...the comments on being on the inspectors good side is true. Our regional inspector from the State of Iowa eats lunch at our place whenever she is in town and the county health dept. orders daily from us. I guess thats a good sign.