3717-1-02.3(A) Management and personnel: hygienic practices

Food contamination prevention - eating, drinking, or using tobacco products.

(1)

Except as specified in paragraph (A)(2) of this rule, an employee will eat, drink, or use tobacco products only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; unwrapped single-service or single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result.

(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, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles.