11.5.3 Informing the owners about the sanitary inspection
It is always useful to warn the owners about your inspection visit, including the date, time and purpose. This is useful because your job is promoting food safety and hygienic practice, and your warning may encourage them to check and improve their practices. The kindness and help you get from the owner will facilitate your decisions about the appropriate hygienic instructions to give.
11.5.2 When to inspect