FAQs • Cohasset, MA • CivicEngage

Are food handlers required to wear gloves?: When handling ready-to-eat (prepared) foods, all food handlers must wear gloves, or an appropriate utensil (i.e., tongs, a spatula, ladle, or food service paper).

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Health Department - Food Safety

1. Are food handlers required to wear gloves?: When handling ready-to-eat (prepared) foods, all food handlers must wear gloves, or an appropriate utensil (i.e., tongs, a spatula, ladle, or food service paper).

2. Are some people more susceptible to food poisoning than others?: Yes, children, the elderly, and people with immune system problems are more susceptible to food borne illness.

3. How do I file a complaint about a restaurant?: If the complaint is regarding sanitary practices, a complaint can be filed by calling the Board of Health office at 781-383-4105, ext. 119 and leaving a message.

If the complaint is regarding a food borne illness, please contact Mary Goodwin, Public Health Nurse, at 781-383-4105, ext. 130. Please have the following information available: name and location of the suspected food service establishment; the date and time when establishment was visited; all foods consumed (and location) in the last 3 days; your symptoms; and any medical tests that were performed following onset of symptoms.

4. How often are food establishments inspected?: Food establishments are required to be inspected at least twice per year, according to the current version of the State Sanitary Code.