Which of the following is a category of inspections?

• A. Pre-operational
• B. Follow-up
• C. HACCP Inspection
• D. Complaint

Answer: (A)

Pre-operational inspections focus on readiness before a food establishment opens. They check that the facility, equipment, and procedures are in place to safely handle food from day one—things like the layout, installation and calibration of equipment, proper handwashing sinks, cleanable surfaces, waste and pest controls, and sanitation plans. This category is about verifying compliance before service starts, not about issues found after opening. Other options describe inspections triggered by events after opening—follow-up inspections address corrections after a deficiency was found, complaint inspections respond to consumer reports, and HACCP items are part of broader verification but aren’t typically listed as a separate inspection category. So pre-operational is the correct category.