Food inspectors inspect meat processing and packaging companies. Agriculture inspectors inspect plants and animals entering the country to make sure they are not carrying pests or diseases. Environmental health inspectors make sure that food, water, and air meet government standards. They check the cleanliness of restaurants and food processing plants. They often observe workers who handle, process, and serve food.
Some inspectors do two or three types of inspecting.
Regulatory inspectors make sure people obey the laws and regulations. They do this to protect the public safety. Some inspectors check that employers follow rules on wages and hours, equal opportunity, and fair employment practices. Others make sure that people, freight, and baggage enter the country legally. Regulatory inspectors oversee air, railroad, and motor vehicle travel.