Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 2. Agriculture |
Agency 5. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
Chapter 585. Retail Food Establishment Regulations |
Section 220. Eating, drinking, or using tobacco
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Article 4. Hygienic Practices
A. Except as specified in subsection B of this section, an employee shall 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.
B. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of:
1. The employee's hands;
2. The container; and
3. Exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 24, Issue 02, eff. October 16, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.