Do food premises employees have to wear hairnets?
• The Food Premises Regulation requires that any employee engaged in food handling must wear headgear that confines the hair. A hairnet is one acceptable type of headgear. • Are animals allowed in a restaurant? • No live animals are allowed in any food premises except for a dog serving as a guide for a blind person. • What should I do if I suspect that I have food poisoning? • Consult with a physician to assess your health status and contact your local public health office. • Where can I file a complaint about a Toronto food premises? • You may file a complaint by writing or phoning one of our Toronto Public Health offices or by e-mail at: dinesafe@city.toronto.on.ca. The complaint will be responded to within two working days of receipt of the complaint. The investigation of the complaint will be conducted as soon as possible based on the degree of risk to the public. • How many restaurants are there in Toronto? • There are approximately 18,000 food premises in Toronto. Over 10,000 of