Green means good in Detroit’s new food safety program [Video]

DETROIT, Mich. (FOX 2) – When it comes to food safety in Detroit, green is a good thing.

A green placard will be displayed in restaurants across the city that have passed the health department’s checks.

“We want our customers to know when they come in, when they’re ordering food or anything like that, they know that they’re getting quality product and they’re ensured that everything is taken care of properly,” said Jason Vandereyk, the general manager of Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery.

Paul Barry, one of the inspectors, said that the Jolly Pumpkin was one of the shining stars of the new program. “They did very well today on the inspection,” he said.

The health department and city council are spotlighting food safety and transparency. The city’s new dining with confidence ordinance will require restaurants to pass inspection and display their green placard – if they don’t pass – a red placard will be …