Pet friendly restaurants

I certainly appreciate the feedback. I realize my choice to bring my (again, I'll mention professionally trained and well behaved) dog with me to restaurant patios might not be one that everyone else agrees with, but it's nice to know that I have options. Several of the pet friendly restaurants mentioned in previous posts are places that I haven't had a chance to visit, including J. Gumbo's (Ronnie, thanks for letting me know that your patios are dog friendly!), and I will certainly go out of my way to patronize them.

Sara, F.A.B.D. and Dundee Tavern also have dog friendly patios.
I am always amazed when dogs are "smuggled" into our patio, I swear they are put in purses, backpacks, bundled up in blankets, snuck in thru our back dock only to be told by one of our employees that we cannot have any dogs other than service dogs on our property, but nevertheless it never fails

It's not permitted by the health dept to let any animal into the patio area. The only exception being service dogs. Health dept clearly states no birds, dogs, or fish in the dining areas. We at El Mundo don't mind pups on the sidewalk, but if they "raise a stink" they will be asked to vacate the premesis. When I was at North End Cafe, the health inspector was quite specific about pets on the patio being a no no in KY. Half the patrons were bummed out, and half were quite pleased.

It's not permitted by the health dept to let any animal into the patio area.

Wow. How do restaurants keep squirrels, mice, birds, and other wild animals out?

And fish? Who brings a damn fish out to eat with them?

And fish? Who brings a damn fish out to eat with them?

I have a golden service carp that accompanies me when I eat out.

And fish? Who brings a damn fish out to eat with them?

I have a golden service carp that accompanies me when I eat out.

And fish? Who brings a damn fish out to eat with them?

I have a golden service carp that accompanies me when I eat out.

Alan

How many fish are on your patio right now?

Nothing surprises me anymore. I work in the healthcare field and I had a woman bring a baby squirrel into the exam in her bra. And I once took a Spanish class at my church and a very eccentric woman brought a very fat, very fluffy cat in a stroller and said it was her "seizure kitty". I don't doubt there are animals that people use to predict seizures, I just doubt that's what this cat really was.

I would like for someone to please substantiate the claim that it is against the Kentucky food code to permit dogs in restaurants.
I have seen several places that have reported the health department told them they could not have dogs, however I have never seen where this is on any inspection form or requirement.
According to HACCP principles, a service animal is just as much risk for food borne illness as a pet and flies, roaches and vermin are way more likely to cause an issue.
I’m just saying, personal feelings and taboos aside that is.

Here’s the link to the Dept for Public Health site:http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/info/phps/food.htm

I would like for someone to please substantiate the claim that it is against the Kentucky food code to permit dogs in restaurants.
I have seen several places that have reported the health department told them they could not have dogs, however I have never seen where this is on any inspection form or requirement.
According to HACCP principles, a service animal is just as much risk for food borne illness as a pet and flies, roaches and vermin are way more likely to cause an issue.
I’m just saying, personal feelings and taboos aside that is.

Here’s the link to the Dept for Public Health site:http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/info/phps/food.htm

With a few exceptions, the Kentucky Food Code is essentially the 2005 FDA Food Code which is included by reference. I believe you will probably find the animal prohibition in the FDA code, although I have not taken the time to review this FDA code. As with any law/code, it is open to a certain amount of interpretation by the regulatory authorities.

http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/RetailFoodProtection/FoodCode/FoodCode2009/ucm188092.htm

6-501.115 Prohibiting Animals.

1. (A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section, live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food establishment. Pf
2. (B) Live animals may be allowed in the following situations if the contamination of food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles can not result:
1. (1) Edible fish or decorative fish in aquariums, shellfish or crustacea on ice or under refrigeration, and shellfish and crustacea in display tank systems;
2. (2) Patrol dogs accompanying police or security officers in offices and dining, sales, and storage areas, and sentry dogs running loose in outside fenced areas;
3. (3) In areas that are not used for food preparation and that are usually open for customers, such as dining and sales areas, service animals that are controlled by the disabled employee or person, if a health or safety hazard will not result from the presence or activities of the service animal;
4. (4) Pets in the common dining areas of institutional care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, or residential care facilities at times other than during meals if:
1. (a) Effective partitioning and self-closing doors separate the common dining areas from food storage or food preparation areas,
2. (b) Condiments, equipment, and utensils are stored in enclosed cabinets or removed from the common dining areas when pets are present, and
3. (c) Dining areas including tables, countertops, and similar surfaces are effectively cleaned before the next meal service; and
5. (5) In areas that are not used for food preparation, storage, sales, display, or dining, in which there are caged animals or animals that are similarly confined, such as in a variety store that sells pets or a tourist park that displays animals.
3. (C) Live or dead fish bait may be stored if contamination of food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles can not result.


FDA Food Code 2009: Chapter 6 - Physical Facilities

Well then... Mkay.

http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodSafety/RetailFoodProtection/FoodCode/FoodCode2009/ucm188092.htm 6-501.115 Prohibiting Animals.. . . .

3. (C) Live or dead fish bait may be stored if contamination of food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles can not result.
FDA Food Code 2009: Chapter 6 - Physical Facilities

Well, there you go then. From now on I don't eat in any restaurant unless I am accompanied by my dead fishin' worms in a baggie. I'll set 'em right on top of the table, so I can be remembering our great times together.

On a more serious topic . . . Amici Cafe has a couple of tables on the sidewalk out front, and, when it is nice out, they sometimes crank open the floor length windows. With an outside table and inside table pulled close, people inside can sort of be at the same table with people outside - thus accomodating a group containing both Sara R and Steve P.

Impellizzeri's on Bardstown.

And fish? Who brings a damn fish out to eat with them?

I have a golden service carp that accompanies me when I eat out.

Alan

How many fish are on your patio right now?[/quote]

lol...Justin when I replied earlier I was actually thinking the same thing.