Facilities, Cleaning & PestsQuestion 497 of 500

A guest with a service dog asks to be seated. Where does the Food Code allow that animal?

a.In the dining and sales areas, never in food preparation
b.In any area of the establishment, including the kitchen
c.In the dining area only if the dog is carried by the guest
d.In the dining area only if no food is served at that table

Explanation

Service animals controlled by the disabled employee or person are allowed in areas that are not used for food preparation and are usually open to customers, such as dining and sales areas, if no health or safety hazard results. Live animals are otherwise prohibited on the premises, with narrow exceptions such as patrol dogs, aquarium fish, and shellfish display tanks.

Law Reference: FDA Food Code §6-501.115

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