Morning,

I am after what the law actually says about dogs in shops/restaurants,
as opposed to the readers views on whether they should be allowed into
such establishments.

As I understand it the law, actually prohibits dogs/animals etc in
"food preparation areas".  I am aware that Food Hygiene Regs changed
in 2006  and wonder if this regulation has changed.

I am well aware that there is much feeling that dogs etc should not be
allowed in such places etc etc etc, but I am trying to establish what
the law actually says.

TVMIA

"CS"  wrote in message 
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> Morning,
>
> I am after what the law actually says about dogs in shops/restaurants,
> as opposed to the readers views on whether they should be allowed into
> such establishments.
>
I believe there is no absolute legal requirement to ban dogs from anywhere 
that sells food , but equally they establishments have a responsibility to 
maintain a hygienic environment.
If they feel that the easiest way to do this is to ban dogs then they are 
perfectly entitled to do so.

-- 
Alex

"I laugh in the face of danger , then I hide until it goes away"

On 27 Apr, 19:32, "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOO!!!...@drzoidberg.co.uk>
wrote:
> "CS"  wrote in message
>
> As I understand it the law, actually prohibits dogs/animals etc in
"food preparation areas".  I am aware that Food Hygiene Regs changed
in 2006  and wonder if this regulation has changed.

I am well aware that there is much feeling that dogs etc should not
be
allowed in such places etc etc etc, but I am trying to establish what
the law actually says.

Hi
Your assessment would conclude that dogs are unhygienic and should not
be in food prep areas.
In a restaurant area your assessment would conclude that a dog
wandering around would be hazardous to staff who could trip over it
whilst carrying trays of food and hot liquids.  However, you might
consider the layout and room available and the rules sensibly imposed
on the behaviour and location of dogs.   I know of country pubs where
locals bring in their dogs to sit by the fire and everyone's perfectly
happy.
Some slobbering, dirty, flea ridden mutts will be obvious health
hazards and likely to put customers off their food; others you may not
mind! But how to discriminate?
Either way, in addition to food safety and health and safety, there is
the Disability Discrimination Act to consider.  You must allow access
to guide dogs (can't recall the up-to-date name for these at the
moment!)
There is nothing to stop you restricting them to certain areas
provided you make sure you do not discriminate against disabled people
eg putting them in a drafty lobby.

Alexis

>

SafetyBoddess wrote:
> On 27 Apr, 19:32, "Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOO!!!...@drzoidberg.co.uk>
> wrote:
>> "CS"  wrote in message
>>
>> As I understand it the law, actually prohibits dogs/animals etc in
> "food preparation areas".  I am aware that Food Hygiene Regs changed
> in 2006  and wonder if this regulation has changed.
> 
> I am well aware that there is much feeling that dogs etc should not
> be
> allowed in such places etc etc etc, but I am trying to establish what
> the law actually says.
> 
> Hi
> Your assessment would conclude that dogs are unhygienic and should not
> be in food prep areas.
> In a restaurant area your assessment would conclude that a dog
> wandering around would be hazardous to staff who could trip over it
> whilst carrying trays of food and hot liquids.  However, you might
> consider the layout and room available and the rules sensibly imposed
> on the behaviour and location of dogs.   I know of country pubs where
> locals bring in their dogs to sit by the fire and everyone's perfectly
> happy.
> Some slobbering, dirty, flea ridden mutts will be obvious health
> hazards and likely to put customers off their food; others you may not
> mind! But how to discriminate?
> Either way, in addition to food safety and health and safety, there is
> the Disability Discrimination Act to consider.  You must allow access
> to guide dogs (can't recall the up-to-date name for these at the
> moment!)

Try "guide dogs", it works quite well, but these days there is a 
collective title of "assistance dogs" which would include the 
aforementioned, plus hearing dogs for the deaf and dogs for the disabled.

> There is nothing to stop you restricting them to certain areas
> provided you make sure you do not discriminate against disabled people
> eg putting them in a drafty lobby.
> 
> Alexis
> 


-- 
Moving things in still pictures!

> Some slobbering, dirty, flea ridden mutts will be obvious health
>> hazards and likely to put customers off their food; others you may not
>> mind!

That also applies to the kids!!!