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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Dems: Clinton never personally denied Benghazi security ... Ag stats will answer the question, is pot Oregon's No. 1 crop? ... Local police use science to protect domestic violence victims ... Dems: Clinton never personally denied Benghazi security ... Ag stats will answer the question, is pot Oregon's No. 1 crop? ... Local police use science to protect domestic violence victims ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Inspectors visit Jackson County Fair food booths Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jun. 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Are there any food handler inspectors at the Jackson County Fair? I once ordered a Polish sausage, and the man scratched his head and handled money, then started putting our food together with bare hands. I asked him if he doesn't wash his hands first, and he said, "If you want me to." I left with him holding the bun and sausage! Food inspectors are badly needed! — Richard, via email Richard, inspectors do regularly visit food stands during the Jackson County Fair, said Jackson County Environmental Public Health Manager Chad Petersen. "We're out there almost every day at the fair going through the food booths and talking with handlers," he said. "We try to make our presence known." The county has rules for temporary restaurants, which are defined as temporary establishments preparing and/or serving food to the public at events such as fairs, carnivals, festivals and concerts, according to the county's website. Temporary restaurants are required by law to get a temporary restaurant license at least one week before the event. At least one person working in a booth must have a valid food-handler card, which people earn by taking an online multiple choice test covering sanitation, proper food temperatures, food handling and other safety issues. "It's best to have the owner or manager who oversees practices have the food-handler card," Petersen said. Temporary restaurants must have water, soap and towels so workers can wash their hands. Workers must wash their hands before handling food or utensils, according to regulations. Petersen said temporary restaurants don't get a score like permanent restaurants, which are regularly graded, with results posted online. "But if there are issues, we do re-inspections to make sure they get in compliance," he said. Members of the public with complaints about improper food handling, foodborne illnesses and other problems related to food preparation and service can call the Environmental Public Health Department at 541-774-8206. The Jackson County Fair runs July 20-24 this year at The Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jun. 11, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501