Delaware Restaurant Inspection Violations

This dataset provides a comprehensive overview of restaurant inspections and violations in Delaware for the past two years. The data is sourced from the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Office of Food Protection, and offers detailed insights into health inspection records, violation codes, and violation descriptions. The dataset is structured to include key metrics such as restaurant name, street address, city, zip code, inspection date, inspection type, violation code, violation description, and geocoded location, providing a robust foundation for analyzing restaurant health and safety compliance.

Key Features

• Restaurant Identification: The dataset includes unique identifiers for each restaurant, such as name, street address, city, and zip code, facilitating easy identification and tracking of inspection records.
• Inspection Details: Information is presented by inspection date and type, allowing for detailed analysis of inspection patterns and frequencies.
• Violation Codes and Descriptions: Data is segmented by violation code and description, providing insights into specific health and safety issues.
• Geocoded Location: The dataset includes geocoded location information, enabling spatial analysis and mapping of inspection records.
• Temporal Precision: Data is categorized by inspection date, offering insights into inspection trends over time.

Potential Uses

• Health and Safety Compliance Analysis: Assist in understanding restaurant health and safety compliance, which is crucial for public health and safety.
• Restaurant Evaluation: Support restaurant evaluation by providing detailed data on inspection records and violations.
• Policy Development: Inform policymakers in developing and adjusting health and safety policies based on inspection trends and violations.
• Strategic Planning: Provide insights into inspection patterns and violations, informing strategic planning for restaurants and health authorities.
• Research and Academic Studies: Enable research and academic studies on restaurant health and safety compliance, public health, and food safety.