D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, § 314
Sanitation Standards
Authority: Reorganization Plan No.2 of 1975, effective July 25, 1975 (21 DCR 3198 (May 12, 1975)), approved by Resolution 1-102 (22 DCR 961 (August 13, 1975)); § 6(c) of the Enclosed Sidewalk Cafe Act of 1982, effective September 17, 1982 (D.C. Law 4-148; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1001 et seq. (1995 Repl.)). Source: Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 4346, 4359 (August 26, 1983).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
- 314.1 If food service is to be provided within a sidewalk cafe, the provisions of this section shall be followed.
- 314.2 A waiter, waitress, or an attendant shall be assigned to the sidewalk cafe for maintenance purposes at all times the sidewalk cafe is occupied by patrons.
- 314.3 Food preparation or storage shall not be located within the sidewalk cafe area.
- 314.4 All water pitchers, coffee pots and urns, utensils, condiments, containers, and other similar objects within a sidewalk cafe shall be protected from contamination.
- 314.5 Sugar, salt, and other condiments shall be packaged or maintained in a covered container.
- 314.6 Pre-setting of tables in a sidewalk cafe shall not be permitted unless the silverware is protected from contamination.
- 314.7 Outdoor seating shall be counted in satisfying restroom requirements, including, but not limited to, quantity, access, and location.
- 314.8 All access to a sidewalk cafe from the restaurant shall be provided with doors, screening, or other similar objects.
- 314.9 Trash and refuse storage shall not be located in the vicinity of a sidewalk cafe.
- 314.10 A structure or enclosure to accommodate the storage of garbage shall not be erected, maintained, or placed adjacent to a sidewalk cafe.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 4346, 4359 (August 26, 1983).