Board conditionally approves Yommi Pops relocation with sanitary corrections and grease‑trap requirements

The Tisbury Board of Health on April 30 approved a food‑establishment plan allowing Yommi Pops to relocate into the former Pie Chicks space, subject to conditions addressing existing sanitary deficiencies and ongoing grease‑trap maintenance.

Applicants said the operation would focus on producing non‑dairy popsicles with limited retail sales and no on‑site seating. Staff reviewed the proposed layout and identified pre‑existing deficiencies requiring correction: wall surfaces in the food preparation area lack required durable, non‑absorbent finishes; painted wood shelving and related materials are not acceptable food‑area surfaces; the toilet room door must be self‑closing; and floor coving in the food preparation area must be completed. Board staff advised that the interior grease trap must be cleaned monthly (with annual professional cleaning recommended), and the exterior in‑ground grease trap must be pumped every three months by a licensed septic hauler because the property is served by septic rather than sewer; end‑of‑season pumping was also recommended.

The Board approved the plan with the condition that wall finish corrections and the self‑closing restroom door be completed promptly and that floor coving be finished by the time of the next permit renewal. Staff noted a Title 5 inspection of the septic system could be beneficial but was not presented as an immediate requirement. The Board reminded applicants that any future on‑site seating, shared kitchen use, or wholesale sales would require additional approvals, including a state wholesale license if applicable.

The motion to approve, with the listed conditions, was made, seconded, and carried unanimously.