Food on display for self-service by the consumer must be protected from contamination by the following methods:

1. (1) The use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or similarly effective means;
2. (2) Providing suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods for self-service operations for ready-to-eat foods;

3. (3) Not allowing self-service consumers to use soiled tableware, including single-service articles, to obtain additional food from display and serving equipment. However, cups and glasses may be reused if refilling is a contamination free process. A sign similar to the one shown must be posted to inform the consumer of this requirement:

   CONSUMER Please obtain clean tableware before

   obtaining additional food.

4. (4) Protecting condiments by using:

   1. (a) Dispensers that are designed to provide protection;
   2. (b) Food display units provided with proper dispensing utensils;
   3. (c) Original containers designed for dispensing; or
   4. (d) Individual packages or portions; and

5. (5) By not allowing food that has been served or sold and in the possession of a consumer and that is unused or returned by the consumer to be offered again as food for human consumption. However, food that is not potentially hazardous, such as crackers and condiments, in an unopened original package and maintained in sound condition may be reserved or resold to that population that is not classified as highly susceptible.

   Note: Signs required by this section may be obtained from the South Dakota Department of Health.

Source: 23 SDR 195, effective May 26, 1997.

General Authority: SDCL 34-1-17 , 34-18-22.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-18-22 , 34-18-25.