If there is no food being prepared, handled or stored on the premises, then there is no restriction which prevents a dog entering the pub or shop. If dogs are not allowed in that particular pub or shop then it is the owners own policy and not due to “health and safety” regulations.he law does not specify excluding animals from areas where food is ‘served’. In this case, it is up to the food business operator to decide the risks posed to food by allowing dogs into the serving area as to whether or not they are allowed on the premises.