137F.10 - REGULAR INSPECTIONS.

        137F.10  REGULAR INSPECTIONS.
         The appropriate regulatory authority shall provide for the
      inspection of each food establishment and food processing plant in
      this state in accordance with this chapter and with rules adopted
      pursuant to this chapter in accordance with chapter 17A.  A
      regulatory authority may enter a food establishment or food
      processing plant at any reasonable hour to conduct an inspection.
      The manager or person in charge of the food establishment or food
      processing plant shall afford free access to every part of the
      premises and render all aid and assistance necessary to enable the
      regulatory authority to make a thorough and complete inspection.  As
      part of the inspection process, the regulatory authority shall
      provide an explanation of the violation or violations cited and
      provide guidance as to actions for correction and elimination of the
      violation or violations.  
         Section History: Recent Form
         98 Acts, ch 1162, §15, 30; 2007 Acts, ch 215, §216