FL H0385

Division of Hotels and Restaurants gains jurisdiction over public food service establishment inspections, with authority to adopt risk-based inspection rules requiring 1-4 routine inspections annually based on compliance history, food type, and service type

Inspectors must assign letter grades (A, B, C, or U) to food service establishments based on a 100-point scoring system, with grades determined by critical and noncritical violations observed during inspection

Food service establishments must prominently display their letter grade card in front windows, near doors, or on menu boards, and maintain copies of inspection reports for public review; failure to post grades may result in fines and license suspension

Establishments receiving below an "A" grade may request reinspection within 14 days for a fee, and may request a hearing within 7 days after reinspection to contest the assigned grade

Inspectors may immediately close any food service establishment that fails to achieve a "C" grade or higher; the Division must establish a toll-free complaint hotline and appoint a consumer advocate to represent public health interests