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Kansas
Department of Health & Environment
Bill Graves, Governor

Clyde D. Graeber, Secretary


 

 

For Immediate Release

December 1, 2000

Contact: Sharon Watson, 785-296-5795

 

Sonic Fined

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued an administrative order assessing a $1,500 fine against the Sonic restaurant at 3721 S. Topeka Blvd., Topeka, for violations of state food service regulations.

The fine was issued based upon findings revealed during inspections, conducted on behalf of KDHE, which reviewed the facility's procedures and equipment for sanitation and food storage, handling, and preparation.

State law allows the KDHE Division of Health to issue fines for violations of state regulations adopted pursuant to the Kansas Food Service and Lodging Act. The laws are intended to protect the public from food-borne illness.

The order is subject to appeal to the Secretary of Health and Environment.

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