Iowa Code § 137F.10
Regular inspections
Iowa · Iowa Code Chapter 137F — Food Establishments and Food Processing Plants · Status: effective
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- Iowa Code § 137F.10, Regular inspections, Iowa, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2224930
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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.