"The FDA Food Code prohibits live animals from being on the premises of a food establishment. The agency writes, "Animals carry disease-causing organisms and can transmit pathogens to humans." This is almost entirely an issue of health and hygiene, although there can be other reasons to prohibit animals. Dogs or other pets may spread dirt, loose hair, fleas, parasites, and saliva throughout a store and onto customers or food packages. In addition, a pet that isn't housebroken can easily make a serious mess."
"Even though many pet owners believe their dog to be fairly clean, the truth is that you can't control where it sheds or where its saliva might end up. Plus, if it has been outside, it might pick up fleas and spread them around, even if the dog itself has been treated. Since many grocery stores offer prepared and ready-to-eat foods, this becomes a significant health concern."
Live pets are generally prohibited from food establishments by the FDA Food Code because animals can carry disease-causing organisms and transmit pathogens to humans. Pets can spread dirt, loose hair, fleas, parasites, and saliva, and non-housebroken animals can create serious messes that contaminate food or packaging. Exceptions include guard or police dogs and recognized service animals; emotional support animals are not covered. Some jurisdictions allow pets in outdoor dining areas under strict regulations, but separated from food preparation. Grocery stores that sell prepared and ready-to-eat foods face significant health concerns from pet contamination.
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