Frank O'Bannon, Governor
Richard D. Feldman, M.D., State Health Commissioner
ISDH
Indiana State Department of Health

Indiana State Department of Health
2 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317/233-1325
TDD 317/233-5577
An Equal Opportunity Employer

July 10, 1997

Dear Mr. Shakely:

Your letter to Richard D. Feldman, M.D., State Health Commissioner, concerning signs posted at retail food establishments stating that shoes must be worn "by order of the health department," was forwarded to me for response because the retail food program is located in my commission. Our food program occasionally receives such inquiries.

There is no state or federal law or rule that requires that shoes be worn by customers in retails food establishments. Often, restaurant operators post such signs to serve their own purposes.

If you have further questions concerning food service issues, please contact Mr. Robert Jump, the Indiana State Department of Health Food Protection manager, at the above address or at (317) 233-7467.

Sincerely,


Arthur L. Logsdon
Assistant Commissioner
Consumer Regulatory Services

cc: Richard D. Feldman, M.D.
Mr. Robert Jump









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