3717-1-03.2(W) Food: protection from contamination after receiving

Consumer self-service operations.

(1)

Raw, unpackaged animal food, such as beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish cannot be offered for consumer self-service. This paragraph does not apply to:

(a)

Consumer self-service of ready-to-eat foods at buffets or salad bars that serve foods such as sushi or raw shellfish;

(b)

Ready-to-cook individual portions for immediate cooking and consumption on the premises such as consumer-cooked meats or consumer-selected ingredients for Mongolian barbecue; or

(c)

Raw, frozen, shell-on shrimp, or lobster.

(2)

Consumer self-service operations for ready-to-eat foods are to be provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination.

(3)

Consumer self-service operations such as buffets and salad bars are to be monitored by food employees trained in safe operating procedures.