Accuracy of Menus in Foodservice Establishments.

Safety, nutritional quality and honest representation are primary expectations of consumers with respect to their food supply. While food safety and nutrition have received much attention by public health agencies, the honest representation of food has not been among the priorities of food sanitation programs of local governments. This report summarizes findings of a survey of food representation in public eating establishments in the District of Columbia. It also outlines a three-phase program of education, consultation and enforcement to insure that the integrity of the food supply is as much a part of our food protection program as are safety and nutritional quality.