Is there a phenomenon of unlicensed operation in cat-themed cafes?

Jinshan Network News now many stores are prohibited from pets, but there are several stores in our city in the opposite direction. This new way of consumption has aroused the popularity of pet lovers, but also caused some concern. Recently, the Runzhou District Market Supervision Bureau received a report that two cat-themed cafes opened in the Wanda apartment building were suspected of operating without a license, and one of them was a nuisance at night.

There is a phenomenon of unlicensed operation in cat-themed cafes.

Yesterday afternoon, law enforcement officials came to the cat-themed cafe located in the Wanda apartment building for on-the-spot confirmation. Through the investigation at the scene, it was found that in a cat-themed cafe on the fourth floor, the business license and catering permit were prominently displayed on the wall, and the personnel "health certificate" and "pet health immunity certificate" were also available. There are 12 cats in the store, all of them need to change shoes for disinfection, the food production and sale area is strictly separated from the cat activity area, and sliding doors that require manpower to open are installed in the kitchen and storeroom to prevent pets from entering by mistake, and the cats are regularly vaccinated.

When law enforcement officials came to a cat-themed cafe on the 12th floor, they found that there were eight cats in the cafe, but it was not completely separated from the food production area, and some customers were still playing board games in a noisy environment. Through the investigation, law enforcement officials found that the store has neither a business license nor a food hygiene permit, which is a typical operation without a license. The staff issued a notice of order and rectification on the spot, listed the list of materials needed to apply for the license, and ordered it to apply for the license as soon as possible.

Citizens question: can cats hurt people? Is the food hygienic?

"Last time, there were kittens in a cafe introduced by a friend. I felt it was good to bring children here. We adults were chatting, and children would not be bored to play with small animals." Ms. Ma, who lives on Xuefu Road, said, "I have also considered the hygiene of cats, but the shopkeeper said that his cats are vaccinated regularly, so we don't have to worry about hygiene."

"the family is not allowed to keep pets and is usually under a lot of pressure at work. When they know that there is a cat cafe, they are always looking forward to coming here to get close to them and spend a comfortable afternoon together." Miss Zhang, who works for a financial company, said, "but the cat is already a very arrogant animal. Like a shop assistant, she put it in a cafe to receive guests and allow guests to play with it. Have you considered the cat's feelings?" If you piss off the cat, will it hurt people? "

Mr. Zhou, a citizen, questioned: "it is often seen in the news that cats with Toxoplasma gondii cause harm to people. is the food produced in these stores hygienic?"

City supervisor: this kind of cafe can obtain a business license, but pay attention to hygiene and security.

Can I keep pets in the catering industry? Can I apply for a business license for a pet cafe?

"the catering industry with pets is a new thing, and there is no special law against it at present." According to the staff of the Runzhou District Market Supervision Bureau, after consulting the laws and regulations, they found that there are provisions relatively suitable for this kind of situation in the hygienic Code for the Catering Industry and Collective Dining Distribution Units. However, the staff member said that the "hygienic norms for the catering industry and collective dining distribution units" are only normative documents and have no mandatory effect. If catering places such as cat-themed cafes violate the terms and conditions, they can only dissuade them. No penalty can be imposed unless it is proved that the diet provided by these restaurants is contaminated.

At the same time, the staff member said that at present, there are no laws and regulations prohibiting this kind of catering industry from applying for a business license, and pet cafes can apply for a business license in line with the principle that "it is not prohibited by law". However, these theme businesses must abide by the basic principles of licensed operation, and while meeting the psychological needs of consumers, they should also pay more attention to the health of consumers and ensure the health of the services and goods provided. the consumer environment should also be isolated and disinfected, and pets should be regularly trimmed, vaccinated and bathed to remove fleas. (Zhu Yun Chao Fan Haigang)