Should You Eat Here?
Enter any restaurant's name to scan for health violations, fake reviews, or signs of a "ghost kitchen" operating from an unverified location.
For example: `The French Laundry, Yountville`
What We Check For
- Google/Yelp/Trustpilot reviews
- Business registration
- Website age, content quality, domain check
- Contact information consistency across platforms
- Trademark conflicts or impersonation
- Social Media accounts
- News and media mentions?
- BBB complaints
- Pricing/catalog clues (extreme discounts, no products)
- Legal disputes?
- Health & inspection records (restaurants)
How It Works
Enter a Restaurant Name
Enter the name and city of the local restaurant.
Click “Start Scan”
We pull review data and search for public health records and business registrations.
Suspicious review patterns or major health violations will raise an alert.
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Our detailed summary report helps you choose a safe and legitimate place to eat.
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About Restaurant Health & Safety Check
Not all restaurant listings you see online are real, safe places to eat. Some are "ghost kitchens" that don't even have a storefront, and others even have prior health code violation problems.
What We Inspect for You
- Health Inspection Reports: We look for local government public health inspection reports to see if they had violative inspections recently.
- Confirm Legitimacy of Reviews: We check Google Maps, Yelp, Tripadvisor and elsewhere for potential fraudulent, paid reviews.
- Ghost Kitchens: Does the restaurant even have a physical space that can be identified from the map, or is it a brand that's only found in the menu of the delivery app?
- Business Registration: Is it confirmed to be a legitimate, registered business?
To Use the Tool
Enter the restaurant's name and location. We'll point out possible health code red flags and other inconsistencies so that dining out is safer for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I locate restaurant health inspections?
More and more cities choose to post these health inspections online. It is possible to view them by doing a search by entering the restaurant's name and then including the word "health inspection".
Are "ghost kitchens" bad?
No. It is prudent to verify the address, ensure that the correct licenses are in operation, and have consistent branding, prior to making the choice to order.
Does a spike in reviews mean fake reviews ?
Sometimes. If there is something strange spiking all at once with super generic writing, it is possible that something of a fake sort is at play.
Is it a red flag if a restaurant has no web presence?
Not necessarily. It's always worthwhile to investigate deeply. Be sure to check Google Maps, check the phone number, and check for up-to-date pics to ensure that it's actually a legitimate entity
Is it risky to use only cash at a restaurant?
Yes it can be. Ask questions, retain receipts, and use cards (with chargebacks enabled) at unfamiliar locations.