N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 §§ 271-2.20
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 41, October 9, 2024
Section 271-2.20 - Dispensing utensilsManual contact of bulk foods by the customer shall be avoided during dispensing by one of the following methods, and if manual contact is not prevented, food must be individually wrapped prior to display:
(a) mechanical dispensing devices including gravity dispensers, pumps, extruders and augers; or(b) manual dispensing utensils including tongs, scoops, ladles, spatulas, single service waxpaper or other appropriate single service items and manual dispensing utensils listed in this subdivision shall be protected against becoming contaminated and serving as vehicles for introducing contamination into bulk food. Means considered suitable include but are not limited to:(1) using a tether which is constructed of easily cleanable material, is of such length that the utensil cannot contact the floor, and is designed to prevent interference with the requirement for close fitting covers; and(2) storing the utensil in a sleeve or protective housing attached or adjacent to the display unit when not in use, or utilizing a utensil designed so that the handle cannot contact the product in the product module. Manual dispensing utensils shall be attached to the display unit by a tether of easily cleanable material of such length that the utensil cannot contact the floor. When not in use, the utensil must be stored in a sleeve or protective housing attached or adjacent to the display unit. Since it is not practical to store ladles and spatulas used in other than dry foods in sleeves or protective housings, they shall be stored in the food with handles extending to the outside of the product module. Handles shall not prevent lids from being self- closing.N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 §§ 271-2.20
Repealed New York State Register June 22, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 25, eff. 6/22/2016Adopted New York State Register December 21, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Issue 51, eff. 12/21/2016