Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Inspection Costs topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commissioners weigh hiring coverage vs. outside BB inspections for food trucks
Summary
The court discussed current arrangements for inspections: contracting BB inspections at $200 per visit versus charging license fees (e.g., $150) and retaining in‑county coverage where possible; commissioners said they were reluctant to pay more than revenue from licenses.
Commissioners and staff reviewed options for carrying out food‑service inspections during the health‑department vacancy. The county had been using an outside contractor (referred to in the meeting as BB) to perform restaurant inspections at $200 per visit while the county does not have trained inspectors; the county charges a license fee (stated at $150) for mobile food vendors.
Some commissioners questioned the long‑term cost of outsourcing inspections if contractor fees exceed license revenue and suggested using county employees or having commissioners cover walk‑in duties temporarily to avoid paying more than the county collects. No contract changes were approved during the meeting; staff said inspections for mobile food trucks were scheduled and the temporary approach was to preserve public safety until county hires are in place.
