3717-1-04.8(G) Equipment, utensils, and linens: protection of clean items

Kitchenware and tableware - handling.

(1)

Single-service articles, single-use articles, and cleaned and sanitized utensils are to be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-contact and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.

(2)

Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped are to 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 paragraph (G)(2) of this rule, single-service articles that are intended for food-contact or lip-contact are to be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.