(Effective until March 1, 2022.)
Preventing contamination—Preset tableware (2009 FDA Food Code 4-904.13).
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, tableware that is preset must be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted;
(2) Preset tableware may be exposed if:
(a) Unused settings are removed when a consumer is seated; or
(b) Settings not removed when a consumer is seated are cleaned and sanitized before further use.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04940, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]
(Effective March 1, 2022.)
Preventing contamination—Preset tableware (FDA Food Code 4-904.13).
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, tableware that is preset must be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted;
(2) Preset tableware may be exposed if:
(a) Unused settings are removed when a consumer is seated; or
(b) Settings not removed when a consumer is seated are cleaned and sanitized before further use.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-04940, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04940, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]