State agencies and local health boards inspect restaurants and food establishments to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, preventing foodborne diseases.
State agencies and local health boards are primarily responsible for inspecting restaurants and food establishments for safety and health compliance. These governmental agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local departments of health, ensure that food handling in these establishments follows strict hygiene rules. Moreover, they enforce safety regulations throughout the entire food production chain, from growth and processing to shipping and storage. This comprehensive oversight helps prevent foodborne diseases by requiring routine testing for pathogens and by enforcing laws for the purity and truthful labeling of food and drugs.