The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-09-10
REGULATIONS FOR
"HOT DOG" STANDS
STATE COMMISSIONER TELLS
HOW HOT DOG- PLACES
MAY BE OPERATED ON
STREETS.

Nermillion, S. D.-So many letters
have heen received at the office of
the State Food and Drug Department
here, since notice has been given
that hamburger and similar outside
stands were to be more strictly regu-
lated, that the commissioner has
thought Il advisable TO issue a list
OF suggestions concerning the con-
duct of such places. Many county
fair associations have made inquiry
as TO whether stands would be al
lowed at all. 1t was not the inten-
ton of the commissioner to attempt
to abolish entirely the out-of-door
stand for the dispensing of food and
drink. but simply to insist that such
places be maintained in conformity
with the law. The fact that efforts
put forth by the department last
year to regulate these places without
prosecution failed largely, made it
necessary for s~tricter measures to be
adopted this year. Consequently.
prosecutions are being made where
violations are found.
For the guidance OF those wishing
TO conduct such out-of-door stands
the following suggestions are given.
in addition TO the regulations pub
lished one year ago under the sani-
tary law. County officers are cooper
ating with the department and very
general compliance with the regula-
tons is promised. The dirty flynn
tested stand will soon be a thing of
the past in South Dakota.
/. Stands should not be located
in the street proper as dust and flies
are always worse there. They should
be built on vacant lots inside the
sidewalks.
2. Stands must he screened en-
tirely. or have a part screened in
which cooking is done and food is
kept.
9. No food may be displayed on
counters unless covered by tight
covers of wood, glass or metal.
4. A tight metal cover must be
provided for griddles on which wien
er wurst hamburger or other meat
is cooked. This owe should be open
on the side next the operator so as
to permit cooking with the cover in
place. The fat used on such griddles
must be a clean wholesome product.
5. If a supply of meat sufficient
for several hours be kept in the
stand it must be kept OF ice or in a
refrigerator, protected from flies,
dirt and insects. All supplies of food
in the stand must be securely cover
ed. Cheese cloth and mosquito net
ting are not sufficient covers.
6. Drinks sold from bulk must
be kept in jars of glass or earthen-
ware and should be drawn from the
container through a faucet OF spigot
near the bottom. These containers
for drinks must be kept covered by
fitting covers of wood, glass or metal.
Wooden tubs are not suitable con-
tainers for drinks. If dippers are
used for filling cups or glasses they
must be kept in the jars when not
! in use.
Z. Drinks should be served in in
diyidual cups of paper. If glasses are
cleansed after being used by one
customer before being used for
another. a4 MOI
81 All imitation drinks must be
plainly and conspicuously labelled to
show that they are imitation and
naming the ingredients. For example
uTlhS VI WdteT, sugar, ICiu anu a IsW
lemon peels in imitation of lemon
ade must not be sold as lemonade.
For such a drink the placard should
read, Limitation Lemonade, compos-
ed of water. sugar. lemons and citric
acid" Tartaric acid should not be
used in such drinks, II the drink is
colored this fact must also be de-
clared on the placard in the words
"Artifically Colored." All such pla-
cards should he printed on white
cardboard in black ink with letters
not less than II inch high.
g.. Ice cream ones must be kept
Fin a we'll covered box until used.
They must not be displayed on a
counter uncovered.
10. Candy, popcorn, etc, may be
sold in sealed or wrapped packages.
IL. All utensils used in stands
where food or drink is served must
lbe kept clean.
~. The attendants in all places
where foods are prepared and sold
must keep themselves clean while at
work. Clean water and towels must
be provided for the use Of such at
tendants. Garbage must be removed
from in and around stands at least
: twice daily. =