{"id":13859,"date":"2026-05-27T15:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T15:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/roanoke\/?page_id=13859"},"modified":"2026-05-28T15:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T15:29:59","slug":"food-service-inspections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/roanoke\/environmental-health\/food-service-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Service Inspections Protect Public Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Health department staff help protect public health by working with food service operators to reduce risk factors that can lead to foodborne illnesses. Consuming food from illegal food operations increases your risk of illnesses from improper preparation, storage, and handling of foods. Foodborne illnesses such as E. coli and hepatitis may have greater impacts on vulnerable individuals such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Pop-Ups and Pitfalls<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

From homestyle chefs to \"pop-up\" caterers, more people are selling food directly through social media. The food may look delicious, but if it was prepared by an operator without a license, how can you be sure it meets safety standards?<\/span><\/p>\n

Hidden Risks:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n