This is off the Department of Public Health in LA
In February of 2012 a policy was created to allow restaurant owners the choice to allow animals on a open patio as long as the following was followed.
Guidelines for the Allowance of Pets in Outdoor Dining Areas
Pet dogs may be allowed to enter the exterior areas of a food facility's outdoor dinning area if the following requirements are met:
*A separate entrance is present where pets do not enter through the food establishment to reach the outdoor dining area.
*No food preparation shall be allowed at the outdoor dining area including the dispensing/mixing of drinks and ice.
*Customer multi-use or reusable utensils such as plates, silverware, glasses and bowls shall not be stored, displayed or pre-set at the outdoor dining area.
*Food and water served/provided to pets shall only be in single use disposable containers.
*Employee shall be prohibited from having direct contact with pets while on duty.
*Pets shall not be allowed on chairs, seats, benches, and tables.
*The outdoor dining area shall be maintained clean.
*In cases of excrement or other bodily fluids (urine, saliva, vomit), employee shall immediately clean and sanitize the affected areas.
*The outdoor dining area shall not be fully enclosed (a fully enclosed dining area shall be considered to be part of the interior area of the facility).
*Business operators are obligated to follow local city ordinances related to sidewalk, public nuisance, and sanitation issues.
For information on helpful hints for dining outdoors with your dog, please visit
Department of Public Health.