Additional Information Regarding Food Establishments and Restaurants in the Water Boil Advisory Area

Thursday January 5, 2023

Full Press Release Here: Press Release - Water Boil Advisory and Amendment - January 2023

 

BOIL WATER ADVISORY AMENDMENT: WATER ADVISORY LIFTED: January 6, 2023

We have received word that the water quality samples from the City of Idaho Falls are clear of
contamination. From this news, the Water Advisory is LIFTED.

Food establishments may commence normal practices and usage of water. We appreciate everyone for
adhering to the advisory to protect the public’s health.

If you have any questions, feel free to call our office at (208) 523-5382. Thank you again for your
cooperation.

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Food Establishments within Boil Advisory Area in the City of Idaho Falls

BOIL WATER ORDER FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2023

Additional Information Regarding Food Establishments and Restaurants in the Water Boil Advisory
Area

We have been notified by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that water serving properties
located north of Sunnyside Road, in addition to properties west of Interstate 15, are under a
precautionary boil order. Idaho Food Code requires that a food establishment provide safe, potable water
for drinking, food preparation, ware washing and hand washing uses at all times. The following
temporary precautions should govern until the water system that serves your establishment achieves
compliance.

1. All drinking, ice making, and food prep water must come from an approved source such as
commercially bottled water.

2. Heat all cooked foods which are mixed with water to at least 165°F for 15 seconds before
serving. Do not add uncooked water unless it is from an approved source such as bottled water.

3. After proper handwashing, employees must either dip their hands in sanitizer or wear disposable
plastic gloves before handling food or clean dishes.

4. Washing of fresh vegetables and fruits which will not be cooked before serving must be done
with safe water, such as: bottled; pre-boiled; or with a mild sanitizer (bleach at 50 ppm;
Quaternary at 200 ppm; or Iodine at 12.5 ppm).

5. Water for sanitizing utensils and equipment must be properly sanitized using either water above
180°F or water that is at least 50-100 ppm chlorine bleach sanitizer.

6. Post-Mix fountain beverage machines should not be used until water source is approved by
DEQ.

Please take these precautions immediately and continue until such time that the city boil order is lifted.
If you have any questions, feel free to call our office at (208) 523-5382. Thank you for your cooperation.

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