DETROIT – Detroit city leaders emphasize their Dining with Confidence program Wednesday by inviting Local 4 to follow along for food and safety inspections.
The first stop was The Burger food truck on Cass Avenue.
We watched as inspector Sebrina Johnson checked the faucets, refrigerators, and temperatures of food items aboard the truck.
What is the final report?
“This one is excellent, nice, clean, and organized,” Johnson said.
“Food safety is a critical component to public health, and we just want diners to feel safe when they go to a restaurant,” said Denise Fair Razo, the Chief Public Health Officer for the city of Detroit. “We do have some establishments not operating the way that we’d like to, and we are holding them accountable.”
Food trucks that have passed inspection won’t have a green placard like brick-and-mortar restaurants, but you can check the window for inspection reports.
For now, the placard program is voluntary, but by Oct. 1, all passing restaurants will have a green placard to display, serving as a visible sign of their commitment to food safety.
“We’re really highlighting the good actors, which is the vast majority of Detroit restaurants,” said Councilman Scott Benson, who adds, “If you don’t see a placard, you may not be able to dine there. You should ask why don’t you have a placard.”