RULES OF - Cobb & Douglas Public Health

290-5-14-.04 Food. (4) Protection From Contamination After Receiving. (w) Consumer Self-
Service Operations. (cont.)
3. Clean tableware for consumers returning to the self-service area for additional food shall be
provided. A public notice informing consumers to use clean tableware shall be posted in a
conspicuous place in the self-service area. Beverage cups and glasses, and flatware including forks,
knives and spoons are exempt from this requirement.
4. When refilling containers of foods on a self-service display, the new food product shall not
be mixed with the old food product unless:
(i) The displayed product is holding at 41°F or below or 135°F or above; and
(ii) The self-service operation is being monitored by employees trained in safe operating
procedures; and
(iii) The date and time of the earliest food prepared shall either be marked on the
container, or documented by an alternate approved method.
5. All unwrapped foods on a self-service buffet or salad bar shall be disposed of at the end of
the business day or after a maximum of 24 hours.
(x) Returned Food and Re-Service of Food.
1. Except as specified in 2 of this subsection, after being served or sold and in the
possession of a consumer, food that is unused or returned by the consumer may not be offered as
food for human consumption.
2. Except for food served to patients or clients who are under contact precautions
or protective environment isolation in a facility serving a highly susceptible population, a container
of food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) may be re-served
from one consumer to another if:
(i) The food is dispensed so that it is protected from contamination and the container
is closed between uses, such as a narrow-neck bottle containing catsup, steak sauce, or wine; or
(ii) The food, such as crackers, salt, or pepper, is in an unopened original package and is
maintained in sound condition.
(y) Outdoor Cooking and Service of Food.
1. For special events, foods requiring only cooking may be prepared, if served immediately, in an
outside area on the premises of a permitted food service establishment. Prior approval must be
obtained from the Health Authority.
2. The presentation of food orders and limited table side finishing, such as tossing salad and
flaming desserts, is permissible from a permitted food service establishment in an adjoining outdoor
seating area. Outdoor salad bars or unenclosed dessert carts are prohibited.
Cobb and Douglas County Public Health
Douglas Food Service Code
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