Excerpt from Health Protection and Promotion Act R.R.O. 1990, REGULATION 562

59. Every operator of a food premise shall ensure that in respect of the food premise,

(a) the food premise is swept and cleaned in such a manner as to prevent contamination of food;

(b) no cup, glass, dish or utensil that is chipped or cracked is used in the preparation, service or storage of food;

(c) containers, caps, covers and wrapping materials used in the packaging of food shall be made from materials that,

(i) are non-toxic, and

(ii) will prevent contamination or adulteration of the food or milk;

(d) single-service containers and single-service articles are kept in such a manner and place as to prevent contamination of the containers or articles;

(e) every room where food is manufactured, prepared, processed, handled, served, displayed, stored, sold or offered for sale is kept free from,

(i) materials and equipment not regularly used in the room, and

(ii) subject to section 60, live birds and animals;

(f) dispensing scoops and dippers for ice cream, frozen confections or desserts are kept in a dipper-well with running water between servings, or in any other manner that will prevent bacterial growth;

(g) the surface of equipment and facilities other than utensils that come in contact with food are washed and sanitized as often as is necessary to maintain such surfaces in a sanitary condition; and

(h) the floors, walls and ceilings of every room where food is manufactured, handled, displayed, prepared, processed, served or stored, sold or offered for sale are kept clean and in good repair. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 562, s. 59.

60. (1) Subclause 59 (e) (ii) does not apply to,

(a) a service dog serving as a guide for a blind person or for a person with another medical disability who requires the use of a service dog, if the service dog is in an area of the food premise where food is served, sold or offered for sale;

(b) live birds or animals offered for sale on food premises other than food service premises where the medical officer of health has given approval in writing for the keeping of the birds or animals on the premises; or

(c) live aquatic species displayed or stored in sanitary tanks on food premises. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 562, s. 60; O. Reg. 74/04, s. 4 (1).

(2) A dog other than a guide dog for the blind is a service dog for the purposes of clause (1) (a) if,

(a) it is readily apparent to an average person that the dog functions as a service dog for a person with a medical disability; or

(b) the person who requires the dog can provide on request a letter from a physician or nurse confirming that the person requires a service dog. O. Reg. 74/04, s. 4 (2).