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Q. How often are restaurants inspected?
A. All food establishments in the City
of Duncanville are required to be inspected at least four
(4) times per year and following any citizen complaint.
This also includes daycare centers that prepare and serve
food on site.
Q. Are food handlers required to wear gloves when handling
food with their bare hands?
A. The current Texas Department of Health requirements
for food establishments does not require that food handlers
wear gloves.
However, the standards do require that a barrier be used
when handling ready to eat foods or foods that will not
be heated before they are consumed. This barrier can be
proper hand washing, tongs, deli paper or gloves.
Q. How do I register my concern about a local restaurant?
A. You may file your concerns with Crystal A. Woods, City
of Duncanville by calling (972) 780-4963 or e-mail your
concerns to cwoods@ci.duncanville.tx.us.
Q. Can I review the inspection report from a local restaurant?
A. Yes. The inspection report is part of the public record
and may be requested. You must submit your request in writing
to the Health Officer. Allow ten (10) working days for your
request to be processed.
Q. What does the health inspector look for when inspecting
a food establishment?
A. The inspector is looking from any situation that might
cause food to become unsafe for the general dining public.
The inspector will evaluate the conditions under which food
items are held, the personal hygiene of food handlers and
the general sanitation of the facility.
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