D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25-L, § 208
Preventing Contamination – Food Temperature Requirements at Vending Site
Effective Oct 17, 202572 DCR 011556Authority: Section 4937 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 (Act), effective July 1, 2023 (D.C. Law 25-21; D.C. Official Code § 7-742.13), and Mayor’s Order 2007-63, dated March 8, 2007. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 011556 (October 17, 2025).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary
208 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION – FOOD TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS AT VENDING SITE
208.1 When preparing, handling, or packaging food for sale at the vending site, a microenterprise home kitchen business shall:
(a) Hold hot food at 135° F or above after cooking or reheating; and
(b) Reheat all food to 165° F or above for fifteen (15) seconds before sale.
(c) Hold cold food at 41° F or below.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 72 DCR 011556 (October 17, 2025).