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

Preset tableware.

(1)

Except as specified in paragraph (I)(2) of this rule, tableware that is preset is to be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted.

(2)

Preset tableware may be exposed if:

(a)

Unused settings are removed when a consumer is seated; or

(b)

Settings not removed when a consumer is seated are cleaned and sanitized before further use.