Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)

Section 246-215-02400. Food contamination prevention—Eating, drinking, or using tobacco (2009 FDA Food Code 2-401.11).

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(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, an EMPLOYEE may eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection cannot result.

(2) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of:

(a) The EMPLOYEE'S hands;

(b) The container; and

(c) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-02400, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]

RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-02400, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.

                    
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