Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-11-05
CLEAN CLASSES
Ohio State Board of Health Issue Or
ders and Regulations Governing the
Sale Of Ice Cream, Sodas and Soda
Fountain SundrieA

The Ohio State Board Of Health
have just issued to the Boards Of
Health and Health Officers of the
state a circular setting forth q set of
rules to govern the sale Of ice cream.
soda and etc, recently adopted by the
State Board. If these rules which we
print herewith are enforced, patrons
OF the soda fountains win be assured
OF clean glasses and dishes in which
their favorite "tipples and dopes. are
served. The reason for these rules,
according to the State Board, Is that
there is evidence that disease has
been transmitted by the promiscuous
use Of unsterilized cups, spoons, dishes
etc. The purpose is to remove this
source OF danger to the public health.
Rule l In order that the sale of
ice cream, sodas and soda fountain
sundries may be conducted under sani-
tary conditions the operators Of ice
cream parlors and soda fountains are
hereby instructed that all such goods
shall be dispensed only in sterile com
tainers. To this end it is ordered that
all soda fountains and ice cream par-
lors be provided with facilities for
the sterilization Of dipper, glasses.
spoons, serving dishes and any other
vessel or utensil coming in contact
with ice cream, soda or soda fountain
sundries.
Rule 2. Facilities for the steri-
lization of dippers, glasses, spoons.
serving dishes and any other vessel
or utensil coming in contact with ice
cream, soda or soda fountain sundries
shall include
(a) An adequate supply OF hot and
cold water Of q quality suitable for
drinking purposes.
(b) Suitable arrangements for
supplying boiling water or live steam.
(c) An adequate supply of clean
towels for drying glasses, dishes, etc.
I'D Suitable provision for taking
care OF sterile glasses, dishes, ETC., so
as to keep same clean until wanted for
use. 81
Rule 8. All dishes and utensils. af-
ter each individual service, shall be
washed by la) rinsing in cold water,
tb) then thorough washing in hot
water with soap or suitable cleansing
powder, (c) then exposing to live
steam or boiling water for period
OF three to tive minutes, (d)s then
rinsing in clean cold water and drain
ing Or wiping dry with clean towel.
In lieu Of the above requirements
or where it is found impossible or in
expedient to use live steam or boil
ing water, paper cups or paper tumb-
Iers with individual spoons will be
allowed for individual use only.
Rule 4. Refrigerators at soda
fountains shall be kept clean by wash
| ing with hot water and soap or wash
ing powder.
Rule 5. Employees in ice cream
parlors and at soda fountains shall be
cleanly in person and dress, free from
infectious and contagious diseases and
| trained in the conduct of their work
Rule 6. The use of straws is for.
hidden except when such straws are
protected from dust, dirt and hand
ling by employees or others.
| Rule z. As soon as empty all ice
cream containers, milk and cream
cans shall be thoroughly rinsed with
cold water and covered SO that nc
foreign matter may enter said con.
tainers OF cans.
| Rule 8. The foregoing rules ant
regulations shall take effect and b,
in force on and after January /, 1915
Adopted September %, 1915.
/ Attest:
E. f. McCAMPBELL, Phi. D. NJ. D
| Secretary and Executive Officer