The address is 1001 N. Central. Take the elevator to the third floor. Take the left-angled hallway to the glass doors and there you are. The Health Department has created new rules aiming to keep your favorite eateries and watering holes free of the bacteria that cause food-borne illnesses. Applebee's in Tempe was gracious enough to give 3 On Your Side a demonstration of how the new rules will work.
Hand washing is the main focus because bacteria move easily from hands to food.
Hands and fingernails need to be properly cleaned. The next focus is the food itself. It must be cooked and cooled at specific temperatures. Also, some food has to be date-stamped with a shelf life of 10 days or less so spoiled food doesn't get served. Restaurants will also have to warn patrons about food-borne illness when they order something risky like shellfish or Caesar salad.