The health unit has a responsibility to inspect all food premises in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka. All schools operating as regular food service premises and temporary special events (open to the public) will be inspected at least once per calendar year. All other food premises will be inspected if there is an inquiry or complaint. Effort will be made to ensure the inspection occurs during the operating hours of the food program.
During the first annual inspection of regular food premises, a risk assessment will be conducted; additional inspections will be scheduled based on the risk assigned. Some factors that determine risk categories include the types of food being served and the steps involved in preparation.
- Low risk - inspection once annually
- Moderate risk - twice annually
- High risk - three times annually.
The results of food safety inspections will be reviewed and discussed with the school principal (or designate) and a copy of the written report will be provided at time of inspection. Each premises will receive a certificate of inspection that must be posted in an area that is visible to the public (e.g. within the cafeteria, and for student nutrition programs within the office administration area). The public health inspector will discuss the location at the time of inspection.
Results of food safety inspections are also made available for public access on the health unit’s Inspection Connection website.