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In recognition of our community’s interests , Whitman County has developed a variance process that allows food establishments to welcome pet dogs in dining areas and on patios once approved. The food establishment must apply for this variance and demonstrate they have implemented adequate practices to reduce the health risks associated with having pet dogs in food areas. These practices are necessary to reduce the risk of food workers coming into contact with potential sources of  \ndisease and passing those germs onto guests.  \nThe variance does not allow:  \n● Pet dogs in food prep areas  \n● Any other species of pet or animal in dining areas or on patios of food establishments  \nNote: Service animals who are trained to perform a specific task to aid an individual with their disability are always welcome in dining areas and on patios of food establishments , regardless of the establishment’s variance standing. For more information about service animals in Washington State , please visit the Washington State Human Rights Commission’s website:  \n[https://www.hum.wa](https://www.hum.wa). gov/sites/default/files/public/publications/Service%20Animals%20and%20the%20Washington%20Law%20Against%20Discrimination-032019 . pdf  \nOwnership & Establishment Information  \nBusiness Name:  Business Address:  Business Phone:  Email:  Address:  Owner(s) Name:  Owner Phone:    \nSelect Plan  \n\n|  Pet dogs allowed on patio only\u003Cbr>Submit a plan to Whitman County Public Health and have the plan approved in advance\u003Cbr>Requirements:\u003Cbr>● Pet dogs may not go through inside the food establishment to reach the |  Pet dogs allowed on patio and indoors\u003Cbr>Submit a plan to Whitman County Public Health and have the plan approved in advance\u003Cbr>Requirements:\u003Cbr>● Notify the Health Department in advance before you allow pet dogs |\n| --- | --- |\n\n\n| outdoor area\u003Cbr>● No food or drink preparation may occur in the outdoor area\u003Cbr>● Utensils may not be stored in the outdoor area | indoors\u003Cbr>● No food or drink preparation may occur in the indoor area where pet dogs are allowed\u003Cbr>● The sign must be posted notifying customers that pet dogs are allowed inside the food establishment |\n| --- | --- |\n\nPet Dogs on Premises  \nInclude the following items in your plan:  \n\n| | General requirements\u003Cbr>● Comply with local ordinances related to sidewalks, public nuisance, and sanitation\u003Cbr>● Comply with local ordinances on pet licensing |\n| --- | --- |\n| | Dogs must be under control of the dog owner\u003Cbr>● Leashed\u003Cbr>● In a carrier\u003Cbr>● Other |\n| | Protect food\u003Cbr>● Do not prepare food in areas with pet dogs\u003Cbr>● Employees may not have direct contact with pet dogs while serving food or beverages or handling tableware\u003Cbr>● Employees may not wash food and water containers for pet dogs within the food establishment\u003Cbr>● Dogs may not have contact with reusable dishes or utensils used for food service |\n| | Protect surfaces\u003Cbr>● Keep dogs off tables, chairs, and other fixtures in the food establishment\u003Cbr>● Keep the area free of animal waste\u003Cbr>● Train employees on how to clean up pet waste:\u003Cbr>○ Have a cleanup kit\u003Cbr>○ Move guests from the affected area and block off contaminated areas until area is properly cleaned up\u003Cbr>○ Use disposable absorbent material if needed to soak up liquid waste and scrape into trash bag\u003Cbr>○ Clean and disinfect the soiled surface, if needed, following disinfectant label directions\u003Cbr>○ Bag, seal, and discard waste and disposable cleaning materials\u003Cbr>○ Schedule steam cleaning for surfaces that cannot be adequately disinfected\u003Cbr>○ Ensure proper employee handwashing |\n\nPlease describe your food establishment’s plan to enforce these requirements.  \nAnimal Safety  \nIn the event of a dog bite, the incident must be reported to Whitman County Pu","cbCaiauoZWaQJOBY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiauoZWaQJOBY","pdf",155491,"English","# Ownership & Establishment Information\n## Select Plan\n## Pet Dogs on Premises\n## Animal Safety\n## Assemble a Pet Waste Cleanup Kit\n## Make a Disinfectant\n## Employee Training\n## Addition Facility-Specific Information\n## Plan Maintenance","[{\"question\":\"What does the variance allow for pet dogs in food establishments?\",\"answer\":\"Once approved, Whitman County’s variance process allows pet dogs in designated dining areas and/or on patios, depending on the selected plan. 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