Scales

[JimmyDAL]

I see a lot of people are selling by the lb, how often does the State consumer Protection come and check the scale?

 

[Bbq Bubba]

We sell by the half lb. We also state on all menus that it is APPROXIMATE.

 

[poorolddan]

Usually the state sticks to checking the scales at grocery type meat departments. I've never heard of them checking a food service around here.

 

[Pyle's BBQ]

In Iowa they have started requiring restaurants to have a trade scale that is inspected. We have to pay about $9 fee. We did have to buy a $100 scale. Our scales are inspected by the Dept of Ag in Iowa.

 

[JimmyDAL]

I checked with the State Consumer Protection and yes, whenever you sell something by weight you have to have a certified scale, pay the State a Fee and it has to be inspected annually.

 

[landarc]

I believe it is annually here as well

 

[Smoke & Bark Barbecue]

In Oklahoma our scales are not inspected and their is no fee. However, we did buy a certified scale that meets the federal requirements. I forget what its called.