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IA HF838
IA HF838A bill for an act requiring a food establishment to post a routine inspection report card.
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
BACKGROUND. Generally, the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (DIAL), or a local authority under contract with DIAL, provides for the licensing and inspection of a number of businesses where food is processed or prepared for human consumption (Code chapter 137F). DIAL and a local authority are referred to as a regulatory authority (Code section 137F.1). After a food establishment is inspected, it must post an inspection report at a location visible to the public. The food establishment is subject to reinspection. BILL’S PROVISIONS. This bill provides that after conducting a routine inspection of a food establishment that serves food to the public for on-premises consumption (e.g., a restaurant), a regulatory authority must complete a routine inspection report card (report card). A completed report card assigns the inspected food establishment a letter grade based on a percentage rating, including “A” (90 percent to 100 percent), “B” (80 percent to 89 percent) and “C” (75 percent to 79 percent). The food establishment’s license must be suspended if a food establishment is assigned a rating of less than 75 percent. The food establishment is required to post the most recent report card near each entrance to the food establishment or another conspicuous place selected by the regulatory authority.
AI Summary
This bill requires food establishments that serve food for on-premises consumption to display a routine inspection report card that assigns a letter grade based on their inspection results. The report card will use a grading system with "A" representing 90-100%, "B" representing 80-89%, and "C" representing 75-79% compliance with food safety standards. The department of inspections, appeals, and licensing (DIAL) or local regulatory authorities will create a standardized form to complete after each routine inspection, which the establishment must prominently display near its entrances. If a food establishment receives a rating below 75%, its license will be suspended under existing regulations. The bill modifies existing law to formalize the report card requirement and provide clear guidelines for grading and posting inspection results, with the goal of providing consumers with transparent information about a restaurant's food safety practices. Establishments can also request that their numerical rating be included alongside the letter grade on the report card.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Commerce. H.J. 560. (on 03/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF838 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF838.html |
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