Pets are not allowed !!!!!

Dear friends,

I am sorry I can't stand the sight of pet dogs sitting on chairs in coffee shops or near where food is being served and consumed.

In sunday's ST, there is a response from S. Satish Appoo, Director, Environmental Health Agency on "Pets not allowed in food outlets".

What does the law say?

It is an offence for pets to be brought into public food outlets and hawker centres, including its outdoor refreshment areas.

Both the operator and the pet owner are liable for any violation.

Any exemptions?
- Unless the outlets are licensed as "pet cafe".
- Unless you are blind and you are walking around with the help of a guide dog. The dog must be properly behaved and well harnessed. Operators of outlets reserve the right to accept the presence of such dogs.

Who do you call for violation?
24-hour Hotline 1800-CALL NEA or 1800-225-5632.

My suggestion
Since NEA (or whoever is that authority) has inspectors checking on smoking outside designated areas, why don't we inspect on the overall operations of food outlets?