Nationwide there are more than 3,000 retail food inspections programs. These local, state and tribal jurisdictions are responsible for the inspection and oversight of over 1 million food establishments - restaurants and grocery stores, as well as vending machines, cafeterias, and other outlets in health-care facilities, schools, and correctional facilities

NET Health and the Texas Department of State Health Services partner with the FDA to promote the application of consistent science-based food safety principles in retail and foodservice settings to minimize the incidence of foodborne illness.

NET Health utilizes the scientifically-based guidance, training, program evaluation, and technical assistance of TX DSHS and the FDA to ensure retail food safety is governed equally for the wellbeing of all consumers.