3717-1-08.5(C) Dogs in outdoor dining areas of food service operations and retail food establishments

A food service operation or retail food establishment that allows dogs in an outdoor dining area is to:

(1)

Conspicuously post signs near all entrances to the food service operation or retail food establishment and all entrances to the outdoor dining area that contain at least the following:

(a)

Notification that the food service operation or retail food establishment allows dogs in outdoor dining areas; and

(b)

Notification that dogs shall access the outdoor dining area only through an outdoor entrance.

(2)

Provide an outdoor entrance into the outdoor dining area and restrict dogs from entering the outdoor dining area through any indoor areas of the food service operation or retail food establishment;

(3)

Restrict employees of the food service operation or retail food establishment from intentionally contacting dogs while working;

(4)

Restrict dogs from being within five feet of areas located in an outdoor dining area of a food service operation or retail food establishment that are used for food preparation or for storage of food, equipment, utensils, single use items and single use articles;

(5)

Restrict dogs from sitting, standing, or lying on chairs, seats, benches, counter tops, tables and other furnishings in the outdoor dining area;

(6)

Have cleaning supplies and materials readily available to clean up dog hair, feces, urine, vomit and other debris; and

(7)

Adopt a written policy that contains at least the following:

(a)

Requirements for patrons with a dog in the outdoor dining area of a food service operation or retail food establishment to properly control their dog with a leash or other effective means;

(b)

Instructions for promptly cleaning up dog hair, feces, urine, vomit, and other debris; and

(c)

Requirements for the proper vaccination of all dogs permitted in the outdoor dining area of a food service operation or retail food establishment in accordance with state or local laws.