Section 410IAC7-24-249. Using clean tableware for second portions and refills

   (a) Except for refilling a consumer's drinking cup or container without contact between the pouring utensil and the lip-contact area of the drinking cup or container, food employees may not use tableware, including single-service articles, soiled by the consumer to provide second portions or refills.

  (b) Except as specified in subsection (c), self-service consumers may not be allowed to use soiled tableware, including single-service articles, to obtain additional food from the display and serving equipment and shall be informed by the use of a placard, sign, or menu.

  (c) Drinking cups and containers may be reused by self-service consumers if refilling is a contamination-free process as specified under section 261(a)(1), 261(a)(2), and 261(a)(4) of this rule.

  (d) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-249; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 870; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)