Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-28
Make STRINGENT RULES
FOR SODA FOUNTAINS
Rcfreshment Stands Must Sterilize
All Glasses, Spoons and
Bottles,
ATTENDANTS MUST BE NEAT
Dispensers Must Wear Washable
Clothing, and Must Be Free From
Colds, Coughs or Any Skin Dis.
eascs-Penalties Arc Provided.

Stringent rules for the regulation Of
ice cream parlors and manufactures
and soda water dispensaries were pro-
mulgated yesterday by the Administra-
tive Board on the Recommendation Of
Dr. Roy X. Flanagan. Chief Health
Officer. Penalties recoverable in Po-
lice Court are provided for violation OF
the rules.
The regulations are based on SANTA
ton and for the promotion Of cleanli-
ness in places where soft drinks and
CONNECTIONS are sold. Not only must the
glasses. spoons, dishes and other yes
sells used in serving refreshments or
beverages be washed in clean, running
water. but they must be further ster-
ilized after each use with hot water.
live steam or by immersion in a disin-
fectant solution to be approved by Dr.
Flanagan.
Persons employed in the establish
ments subject to the regulation must
not be permitted to work if they have
common colds, coughs or skin diseases
AT all times those employed in the
places must wear clothing of wash ma
terial.
DR.. Flanagan will be required to
have posted in each place coming I'M
der the regulation. copy of the rules
In the enforcement of the regulations
fines Of from So to SIS can be imposed
for each violation.
REGULATIONS WHICH
GOVERN ALL FOUNTAINS
All ice cream parlors or manufac-
tories. places where soda fountains are
operated and all places where soft
drinks are sold or manufactured shall
be Kept in clean and sanitary cond-
"a iDNn hss
and maintain the same.
No water shall be used In or abopt
such places. unless the same shall be
approved by the Chief Health Officer 9
being pure and unpolluted, for filling
FOUNTAINS or bottles. mixing drinks.
washing vessels and utensils, or for any
other purpose that may contaminatc
food or drink.
All glasses, spoons, dishes. bottles
ana other vessels used In serving re-
treshments or beverage or in mann
occurring or distributing same shall be
thoroughly cleansed after each use
Such cleansing shall be: first, by wash
ins' then by sterilization. either by
not water. live steam or immersion in
Chief Health Officer. and for such
length of time and in such manner as
he shall prescribe.
The use Of tanks or vessels contain
ing water for washing glasses and
other utensils is forbidden at soda
fountains and soft drink stands. such
washing must be done in fresh RUNNING
water.
All vessels used for containing frui,
Juice. sirups and crushed fruits and
ali strip tanks shall be thoroupbIy
secured and scalded before each hlIine
ana such vessels. when filled shall be
kept tightly covered
cream. milk. Ice cream and other
dairy products used or served In sucb
places shall be handled in the manner
prescribed by the Richmond Health De
partment No milk or cream shall be
served or used except that obtained
rom a oairy holding permit from
the Richmond Health Department
All surfaces on soda fountains conn
ters. draining boards. ice boxes, tables
ana places where drinks and refresh
ments are made or served and NAV he
contaminated shall be kept scrupulous-
~ clean at all times
Flies must be excluded from all such
places at all times. either by effective
screening or by the use of fans nroner.
~ situated and propelled with sutJicisn,
force.
All refuse from soda fountains. soft
drlnk stands. and ice-cream parlors
Shall be Kept in water-tight, closely |
covered metal receptacles. which shall |
De emptied daily and daily cleaned.
NO person shall be employed in or |
anout such places suffering from any
solo 'coryza)' sore throat, cough. skin
disease or any other CONTAGIOUS dis
ease.
All persons employed In such pIaces
shall Keep their persons scrupulousIv
clean. and while handling or serving
refreshments shall be clothed in clean
material
copy OF these regulations shall he
posted conHpicuously in every such
place.
Any violation OF these regulations
5ha!l be punished by a fine of not less
than ~ nor more than S25 for each Of
tense. recoverable before the Police
JuEtiee OF the city or Richmond.