Columbus Tightens Food Safety Laws
As the federal government struggles to ensure the safety of our food, some local governments are increasing their food-safety efforts and making a significant difference. For example, food inspectors in Columbus, Ohio are cracking down on food safety among local restaurant owners, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Ever since the state of Ohio adopted the national food model in 2001, more cases have been brought to the Columbus Board of Health than ever before.
According to the Columbus Dispatch, the board has taken action against restaurants 82 times since 2005 as opposed to the 10 times in the previous seven years. The laws had not changed in nearly 50 years when the state adopted the new code. Under the new laws, restaurant owners and managers in charge became responsible for the actions of their workers and prohibited the handling of food with bare hands.
The new laws and increased enforcement are sure to make Columbus restaurants even better places to eat.