While inspectors from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and local inspectors look for the same violations, there is no uniform checklist. So the state has offered notebook computers to cities who use their own inspectors. They will be able to log in and log on to a standard form on the Web. Altoona will get at least two computers. Currently, they are using paper forms.

Although restaurant owners are now notified of a violation, the public may never know. However, with the new system and the new training that comes with it, the city and the state will be keeping complete and consistent records.

Diners will be able to see all of the restaurant ratings on the Department of Agriculture's Web site, agriculture.state.pa.us, and click on the Pennsylvania Restaurant Inspections Database.

Officials at the Department of Agriculture said they are still talking to officials in Johnstown about getting on board with the new system.