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"Your Source for Restaurant Inspections".


This site, subtitled sub·ti·tle  
n.
1. A secondary, usually explanatory title, as of a literary work.

2. A printed translation of the dialogue of a foreign-language film shown at the bottom of the screen.

tr.v.
 "Your Source for Restaurant Inspections," is geared toward members of the public. Its stated purpose is "to spotlight the important work of health inspectors A health inspector, or Environmental Health Specialist is a public employee who investigates health hazards in a wide variety of locations, then will take action to mitigate or eliminate the hazards.  and give the public easier access to inspection reports." The scope is national, and the site links users to health departments around the country. A page called "How to Read Health Inspections" explains concepts like critical violations, cross-contamination, and temperature control. The site also features articles, videos, and the "Inspector Talk Webcast," all of which emphasize colorful stories, designed to pique public interest, with titles like "New York New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 Rats Still Making News," "Talking Bathroom Reminds Users to Wash Hands," and "Tracking E. coli E. coli: see Escherichia coli.
E. coli
 in full Escherichia coli

Species of bacterium that inhabits the stomach and intestines. E. coli can be transmitted by water, milk, food, or flies and other insects.
: What to Do If You Think a Meal Has Made You Sick."

Environmental health professionals interested in raising the profile of the profession may find the site of interest.
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Title Annotation:Environmental Health-'Net
Publication:Journal of Environmental Health
Date:Jun 1, 2007
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