Does CT require restaurants to publicly display inspection scores?

Connecticut does not require restaurants to display health inspection scores for customers to see.

State law instead focuses on providing nutritional information, not public health ratings. Under a 2009 law, certain chain restaurants with 15 or more locations nationwide must post calorie information for standard menu items on menus, menu boards, or food tags. This requirement is meant to help consumers make informed food choices, not to communicate inspection results.

Health inspections in Connecticut are conducted by local health departments, which enforce food safety regulations and take action if violations are found. However, the law doesn’t require restaurants to post a letter grade, score or sign showing inspection results in a visible place for customers.

Connecticut leaves inspection reporting to local health authorities and public records, meaning customers typically need to look up results rather than see them displayed in restaurants.