The Daily publishes reports on "priority" violations — those that could "directly lead to contamination of food or increase the risk of transmitting a foodborne illness." ...

Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Scores for retail food establishments ...

Consumers also have to a role to play to help ensure that the food they eat is free from harmful microorganisms.

The Joplin Globe publishes summaries of routine and follow-up inspections performed by the Joplin Health Department. Businesses that are inspected either pass or fail based on violations found during ...

The Des Moines Register analyzed food inspections in Dallas, Polk, Story and Warren counties since October 2023 and put them in a searchable database.