July 24, 2002

Re: Inquiry about customer footwear

Dear Mr. Korsky:

Your inquiry to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services about customer footwear in food establishments was recently sent to me for response.

The Alaska Food Code addresses operator and employee requirements at regulated food establishments. It does not require or even address customer footwear or other attire. Any such requirements are entirely up to the food establishment. For further information regarding Alaska's Food Code and Food Safety Program, please visit our website at
http://www.state.ak.us/dec/deh/sanitat/homesan.htm

Sincerely,

(signed)

Nancy Napolilli
Program Manager

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cc: Karen Pearson, H&SS