hands or changing their gloves. Guests often hold the dog in their lap and the dog has their head on the table, or they let them walk on the table and guests often try to feed their dogs from the restaurant’s plates and utensils. Just watching a server pet an emotional support dog and then bring someone their food without changing their gloves is enough to make me run out the door . If they are doing that what other health risks are in the establishment ? Service animals are only allowed in the public areas and not in the kitchen or
preparation areas in the kitchen . When your cook comes to work with his emotional support fluffy white dog who is in his arms , do not let the dog into the kitchen . Even if your cook brings a service dog, the American in Disabilities act only provides for public areas . Most local jurisdictions have rules for outdoor dining with pets so it is a good idea to check with your local regulatory authority regarding these .
For more information and a copy of the regulations: https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
Remember that only dogs ( and in some cases miniature ponies ) are service animals . When your customer comes in with their service parrot, snake, cat or pot-bellied pig, you do not have to seat them! Written by: Beth Torin RD, Chief Operating Officer Food Safety Design and Protection 917.743.0217 btorin@bettercallbeth.com Bettercallbeth.com
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