Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-02400

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 246-215-02400 - Food contamination prevention-Eating, drinking, or using tobacco (FDA Food Code 2-401.11)

(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, an EMPLOYEE may only eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection cannot be contaminated.

(2) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of:

(a) The EMPLOYEE'S hands;

(b) The container; and

(c) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-02400

Amended by WSR 21-01-122, Filed 12/15/2020, effective 1/15/2021

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. 13-03-109, § 246-215-02400, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.