(E) FOOD EMPLOYEES not serving HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION, may contact exposed, READY-TO-EAT FOOD with their bare hands if:
(1) The LICENSE HOLDER obtains prior APPROVAL from the REGULATORY AUTHORITY;
(2) Written procedures are maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request that include:
(a) For each bare hand contact procedure, a listing of the specific READY-TO-EAT FOODS that are touched by bare hands,
(b) Diagrams and other information showing that handwashing facilities, installed, located, equipped, and maintained as specified under §§ 5-203.11, 5-204.11, 5-205.11, 6-301.11, 6-301.12, and 6-301.14, are in an easily accessible location and in close proximity to the work station where the bare hand contact procedure is conducted;
(3) A written EMPLOYEE health policy that details how the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT complies with §§ 2-201.11, 2-201.12, and 2-201.13 including:
(a) Documentation that FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES acknowledge that they are informed to report information about their health and activities as they relate to gastrointestinal symptoms and diseases that are transmittable through FOOD as specified under ¶ 2-201.11 (A),
(b) Documentation that FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES acknowledge their responsibilities as specified under ¶ 2-201.11 (E) and (F), and
(c) Documentation that the PERSON IN CHARGE acknowledges the responsibilities as specified under ¶¶ 2-201.11 (B), (C) and (D), and §§ 2-201.12 and 2-201.13;
(4) Documentation that FOOD EMPLOYEES acknowledge that they have received training in:
(a) The RISKS of contacting the specific READY-TO-EAT FOODS with bare hands,
(b) Proper handwashing as specified under § 2-301.12,
(c) When to wash their hands as specified under § 2-301.14,
(d) Where to wash their hands as specified under § 2-301.15,
(e) Proper fingernail maintenance as specified under § 2-302.11,
(f) Prohibition of jewelry as specified under § 2-303.11, and
(g) Good hygienic practices as specified under §§2-401.11 and 2-401.12; Documentation that hands are washed before FOOD preparation and as necessary to prevent cross contamination by FOOD EMPLOYEES as specified under §§ 2-301.11, 2-301.12, 2-301.14, and 2-301.15 during all hours of operation when the specific READY-TO-EAT FOODS are prepared;
(5) Documentation that FOOD EMPLOYEES contacting READY-TO-EAT FOOD with bare hands use two or more of the following control measures to provide additional safeguards to HAZARDS associated with bare hand contact:
(a) Double handwashing,
(b) Nail brushes,
(c) A hand antiseptic after handwashing as specified under § 2-301.16,
(d) Incentive programs such as paid sick leave that assist or encourage FOOD EMPLOYEES not to work when they are ill, or
(e) Other control measures approved by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY; and
(6) Documentation that corrective action is taken when Subparagraphs (E) (1) - (6) of this section are not followed.
Note: Workers and consumers exposed to latex gloves and other products containing natural rubber latex may develop allergic reactions such as skin rashes; hives; nasal, eye, or sinus symptoms; asthma; and (rarely) shock.
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(1) Except as specified in (1) (d) below, separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:
(a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables, P and
(b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD; P
(c) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed as specified under § 3-302.15.
(d) Frozen, commercially PROCESSED and PACKAGED raw animal FOOD may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially PROCESSED and PACKAGED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD.
(2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:
(a) Using separate EQUIPMENT for each type, P or
(b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and
(c) Preparing each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas; P
(3) Cleaning EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under ¶ 4-602.11 (A) and SANITIZING as specified under § 4-703.11;
(4) Except as specified in Subparagraph 3-501.15 (B)(2) and in ¶ (B) of this section, storing the FOOD in PACKAGES, covered containers, or wrappings;
(5) Cleaning HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINERS of FOOD of visible soil before opening;
(6) Protecting FOOD containers that are received PACKAGED together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened;
(7) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled FOOD being held in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT as specified under § 6-404.11; and
(8) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed as specified under §3-302.15 from READY-TO-EAT FOOD.
(B) Subparagraph (A) (4) of this section does not apply to:
(1) Whole, uncut, raw fruits and vegetables and nuts in the shell, that require peeling or hulling before consumption;
(2) PRIMAL CUTS, quarters, or sides of raw MEAT or slab bacon that are hung on clean, SANITIZED hooks or placed on clean, SANITIZED racks;
(3) Whole, uncut, PROCESSED MEATS such as country hams, and smoked or cured sausages that are placed on clean, SANITIZED racks;
(4) FOOD being cooled as specified under Subparagraph 3-501.15 (B) (2); or
(B) Except as specified in ¶ (C) of this section, 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.
(C)
Drinking cups and containers may be reused by self-service CONSUMERS if refilling is a contamination-free process as specified under ¶¶ 4-204.13 (A), (B), and (D).
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(B) A take-home FOOD container returned to a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT may be refilled at a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT with FOOD if the FOOD container is:
(1) Designed and constructed for reuse and in accordance with the requirements specified under Part 4-1 and 4-2; P
(2) One that was initially provided by the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT to the CONSUMER, either empty or filled with FOOD by the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, for the purpose of being returned for reuse;
(3) Returned to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT by the CONSUMER after use;
(4) Subject to the following steps before being refilled with FOOD:
(a) Cleaned as specified under Part 4-6 of this Code,
(b) Sanitized as specified under Part 4-7 of this Code; P
(c) Visually inspected by a FOOD EMPLOYEE to verify that the container, as returned, meets the requirements specified under Part 4-1 and 4-2;
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(C) A take-home FOOD container returned to a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT may be refilled at a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT with BEVERAGE if:
(1) The BEVERAGE is not a TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD;
(2) The design of the container and of the rinsing EQUIPMENT and the nature of the BEVERAGE, when considered together, allow effective cleaning at home or in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT;
(3) The CONSUMER-owned container returned to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for refilling is refilled for sale or service only to the same CONSUMER; and
(4) The container is refilled by:
(a) An EMPLOYEE of the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, or
(b) The owner of the container if the BEVERAGE system includes a contamination-free transfer process as specified under ¶¶ 4-204.13(A), (B), and (D) that cannot be bypassed by the container owner.
(D) Consumer-owned, personal take-out BEVERAGE containers, such as thermally insulated bottles, nonspill coffee cups, and promotional BEVERAGE glasses, may be refilled by EMPLOYEES or the CONSUMER if refilling is a contamination-free process as specified under ¶¶ 4-204.13(A), (B), and (D).
(2) 68
°C (155
°F) for 15 seconds or the temperature specified in the following chart that corresponds to the holding time for RATITES, MECHANICALLY TENDERIZED, and INJECTED MEATS; the following if they are COMMINUTED: FISH, MEAT, GAME ANIMALS commercially raised for FOOD as specified under Subparagraph 3-201.17 (A) (1), and GAME ANIMALS under a voluntary inspection program as specified under Subparagraph 3-201.17 (A)(2); and raw EGGS that are not prepared as specified under Subparagraph (A)(1)(a):
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(3) 74°C (165°F) or above for 15 seconds for POULTRY, BALUTS, wild GAME ANIMALS as specified under ¶ 3-201.17 (A)(3) and (4), stuffed FISH, stuffed MEAT, stuffed pasta, stuffed POULTRY, stuffed RATITES, or stuffing containing FISH, MEAT, POULTRY, or RATITES. P
(B) Whole MEAT roasts including beef, corned beef, lamb, pork, and cured pork roasts such as ham, shall be cooked:
(1) In an oven that is preheated to the temperature specified for the roast's weight in the following chart and that is held at that temperature:
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(2) As specified in the following chart, to heat all parts of the FOOD to a temperature and for the holding time that corresponds to that temperature:
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(C) A raw or undercooked WHOLE-MUSCLE, INTACT BEEF steak may be served or offered for sale in a READY-TO-EAT form if:
(1) The FOOD ESTABLISHMENT serves a population that is not a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION,
(2) The steak is labeled to indicate that it meets the definition of “WHOLE-MUSCLE, INTACT BEEF” as specified under ¶ 3-201.11 (E), and
(3) The steak is cooked on both the top and bottom to a surface temperature of 63°C (145°F) or above and a cooked color change is achieved on all external surfaces.
(D) A raw animal FOOD such as raw EGG, raw FISH, raw-marinated FISH, raw MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or steak tartare; or a partially cooked FOOD such as lightly cooked FISH, soft cooked EGGS, or rare MEAT other than WHOLE-MUSCLE, INTACT BEEF steaks as specified in ¶ (C) of this section, may be served or offered for sale upon CONSUMER request or selection in a READY-TO-EAT form if:
(1) As specified under¶¶ 3-801.11 (C)(1) and (2), the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT serves a population that is not a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION;
(2) The FOOD, if served or offered for service by CONSUMER selection from a children's menu, does not contain COMMINUTED MEAT; Pf and
(3) The CONSUMER is informed as specified under § 3-603.11 that to ensure its safety, the FOOD should be cooked as specified under ¶ (A) or (B); or
(4) The DEPARTMENT grants a VARIANCE from ¶ (A) or (B) of this section as specified in § 1-105.11 based on a HACCP PLAN that:
(a) Is submitted by the LICENSE HOLDER and APPROVED as specified under § 1-106.13,
(b) Documents scientific data or other information showing that a lesser time and temperature regimen results in a safe FOOD, and
(A) Subject to an initial heating process that is no longer than sixty minutes in duration; P
(B) Immediately after initial heating, cooled according to the time and temperature parameters specified for cooked TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOOD under ¶ 3-501.14 (A); P
(C) After cooling, held frozen or cold, as specified for TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOOD under ¶ 3-501.16 (A) (2); P
(D) Prior to sale or service, cooked using a process that heats all parts of the FOOD to a temperature and for a time as specified under ¶¶ 3-401.11 (A) – (C); P
(E) Cooled according to the time and temperature parameters specified for cooked TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL SAFETY FOOD under ¶ 3-501.14 (A) if not either hot held as specified under ¶ 3-501.16 (A), served immediately, or held using time as a public health control as specified under § 3-501.19 after complete cooking; P and
