Iowa § 137F.10 - 137F.10 Regular inspections.
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§ 137F.10. 137F.10 Regular inspections.
The appropriate regulatory authority shall provide for the inspection of each food establishment and food processing plant in this state in accordance with this chapter and with rules adopted pursuant to this chapter in accordance with chapter 17A. A regulatory authority may enter a food establishment or food processing plant at any reasonable hour to conduct an inspection. The manager or person in charge of the food establishment or food processing plant shall afford free access to every part of the premises and render all aid and assistance necessary to enable the regulatory authority to make a thorough and complete inspection. As part of the inspection process, the regulatory authority shall provide an explanation of the violation or violations cited and provide guidance as to actions for correction and elimination of the violation or violations. 98 Acts, ch 1162, §15, 30; 2007 Acts, ch 215, §216 Wed Dec 10 22:55:38 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 137F.10 (18, 0)
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Section 137F.10 ("137F.10 Regular inspections.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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