[DoughtyOne]

Yes UL and the Kosher examples are good ones. I'd agree. I would prefer those types of endeavors to having government involved.

The goal is to make sure the restaurants remain clean and use safe practices. If that's achieved by a private effort supported by the industry, I'd much prefer it.

Thanks.

[Carry_Okie]

There are private restaurant inspection services operating right now.

"Dirona" (Distinguished Restaurants of North America), is the only recognition that results from an independent, anonymous and rigorous restaurant inspection. The mission of Dirona is to preserve and promote the ultimate in fine dining.

Consider also the "4-star" rating system. There is no reason that these services wouldn't proliferate if government didn't monopolize the inspection service market. If they did get out, imagine how hard it would be for a restauranteur to get insurance without one.