Section 410IAC7-24-250. Handling of kitchenware and tableware

   (a) Single-service articles, single-use articles, and utensils that have been sanitized shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-contact and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.

  (b) Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

  (c) Except as specified under subsection (b), single-service articles that are intended for food-contact or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.

  (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 7-24-250; 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)