The Hazard Rating represents the relative level or degree of hazard of the personal services facility determined by the Public Health Inspector for a particular inspection. It is normally the sum of all violations identified at the inspection. However, an Inspector may alter the Rating depending on the seriousness of the noted condition(s).
In general, the Hazard Rating describes the condition of a personal services facility at the time of inspection as follows:
<= 16 Low: At the time of inspection, the establishment had no observed hazards, or the overall hazards observed reflect conditions that are unlikely to impede the safe and sanitary operation of the Personal Service Establishment.
17 - 30 Moderate: At the time of inspection, the overall hazards observed reflect conditions that may impede the safe and sanitary operation of the Personal Service Establishment
>= 31 High: At the time of inspection the overall hazards observed reflect conditions that will significantly impede the safe and sanitary operation of the Personal Service Establishment.
If an imminent public health hazard is present, immediate corrective action and/or closure of the establishment may be warranted.