Citation: 3-301.11P

(A) Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. (B) Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form. (C) Food employees may contact ready-to-eat food with their bare hands if the permit holder obtains prior approval from the regulatory authority and written procedures are maintained that meet the requirements of the code.