T he Inspections Division regulates, inspects and licenses food-related establishments, hotels and motels, and games of skill and chance.
Inspectors also check barber and beauty shops, egg handlers, and food processing plants.
Inspections conducted by the Division ensure Iowans that they receive safe and wholesome food and clean services from retailers throughout the state. In all, staff in the Division annually conducts more than 7,400 inspections. The Division's Social and Charitable Gambling Unit has administrative control for amusement games, contests, casino nights, and commercial promotions operated in the state. In addition, the Unit regulates and licenses all games of skill and chance, bingo operations, raffles, and social gambling activities. The Unit periodically publishes newsletters on issues affecting licensed organizations operating in Iowa.