Section 410IAC7-24-181. Consumer self-service operations

   (a) Raw, unpackaged animal food, such as beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish, may not be offered for consumer self-service. This section does not apply to:

(1) consumer self-service of ready-to-eat foods at buffets or salad bars that serve foods, such as sushi or raw shellfish; or

(2) ready-to-cook individual portions for immediate cooking and consumption on the premises, such as:

(A) consumer-cooked meats or consumer-selected ingredients for Mongolian barbecue; or

(B) raw, frozen, shell-on shrimp or lobster.

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

  (c) Consumer self-service operations, such as buffets and salad bars, shall be monitored by food employees trained in safe operating procedures.

  (d) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) is a critical item.

  (e) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (b) or (c) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-181; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 855; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)