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THE GRADE, EXPLAINED

How grading works in Fairfax County.

Start with the local scale

The Fairfax County Health Department (Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and Falls Church) records each food inspection as Passed, Partial Pass, or Failed. Each inspection links to the full official report with the details of anything that was found.

A score is not universal

Never compare results between cities. Some departments add points for violations, others use pass/fail, and a lower score can mean a better result.

Read beyond the latest result

Check the inspection date, each recorded violation, and any follow-up inspection. Closures and re-inspections are labeled in each restaurant’s history.

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