Madera County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
2012-2013 Madera County Grand Jury Report- Environmental Health
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Findings and Recommendations 14 findings
F1
The agency is unable to complete all required inspections due to staffing shortages and duplicate processes.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Computer tablets be purchased for the EH Team prior to the June 30, 2013 funding deadline.
F2
Missed inspections jeopardize the health and safety of the public at large.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Each inspection observed was professionally accomplished following strict guidelines.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
The use of computer tablets will increase the number of inspections completed.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
EH Department was awarded a California Environmental Reporting System one-time grant for the procurement of computer tablets. The State agency did not appropriate the funds last fiscal year. Distribution has been extended to June 30, 2013.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Outstanding leadership and teamwork was found in the EH Department resulting in the most effective use of available resources and great employee morale. Inspectors were helpful and professional in their dealings with the public.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The EH department be recognized and commended for its outstanding leadership and management. Respondents: Board of Supervisors 200 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637 Director, EH Department 2037 West Cleveland Avenue Madera, CA 93637 Director, IT Department 200 West Fourth Street Madera, CA 93637 Informational: Planning Director 2037 West Cleveland Avenue Madera, CA 93637
F7
Each employee is required to be certified by the State and have a degree in Environmental Health Sciences or be enrolled in the intern program.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Madera County previously had a high turnover of EH employees.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
All food service providers must be inspected annually. This includes restaurants, food trucks, fair vendors, etc.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Inspectors must hand write the results during the course of their inspections. After returning to their office, inspectors must manually enter this information into a State database.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Computer tablets be purchased for the EH Team prior to the June 30, 2013 funding deadline.
F11
Computer tablets to be used during onsite inspections are being researched by the Information Technology (IT) Department with input from EH.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
Each food service provider must pay an annual fee to receive their operating permit.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
New food service establishment plans for kitchen equipment and layout must be approved by EH. Replacement equipment for current establishments must also be approved.
No recommendations for this finding
F14
Madera County has no restaurant/market grading system. FINDINGS 1. The agency is unable to complete all required inspections due to staffing shortages and duplicate processes.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Board of Supervisors approve the implementation of EH’s recommended restaurant grading system.