(Effective until March 1, 2022.)
Preventing contamination—Kitchenware and tableware (2009 FDA Food Code 4-904.11).
(1) single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils must be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
(2) Knives, forks and spoons that are not prewrapped must be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
(3) Except as specified under subsection (2) of this section, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact must be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04930, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]
(Effective March 1, 2022.)
Preventing contamination—Kitchenware and tableware (FDA Food Code 4-904.11).
(1) single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils must be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.
(2) Knives, forks and spoons that are not prewrapped must be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
(3) Except as specified under subsection (2) of this section, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact must be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-04930, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04930, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]