S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-25.3-306

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-25.3-306 - Preventing Contamination by Consumers

3-306.11Food Display

Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means. ^P

3-306.12Condiments, Protection.

Condiments shall be protected from contamination by being kept in dispensers that are designed to provide protection, protected food displays provided with the proper utensils, original containers designed for dispensing, or individual packages or portions.

3-306.13Consumer Self-Service Operations.

(A) Raw, unpackaged animal food, such as beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish may not be offered for consumer self-service. ^P This paragraph does not apply to:

(1) Consumer self-service of ready-to-eat foods at buffets or salad bars that serve foods such as sushi or raw shellfish;

(2) Ready-to-cook individual portions for immediate cooking and consumption on the premises such as consumer-cooked meats or consumer-selected ingredients for Mongolian barbecue; or

(3) Raw, frozen, shell-on shrimp, or lobster.

(B) Consumer self-service operations for ready-to-eat foods shall be provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination. ^Pf

(C) Consumer self-service operations such as buffets and salad bars shall be monitored by food employees trained in safe operating procedures. ^Pf

3-306.14Returned Food and Re-Service of Food.

(A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, 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. ^P

(B) Except as specified under 3-801.11(G), a container of food that is not a time/temperature control for safety food may be re-served from one consumer to another if:

(1) 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

(2) The food, such as crackers, salt, or pepper, is in an unopened original package and is maintained in sound condition.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-25.3-306

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014; State Register Volume 43, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2019.