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 Alaska Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2017)
 Title 18. Environmental Conservation.
 Chapter 18.31. Alaska Food Code.
 Article 18.31.1. General Operating and Permit Requirements.

  Section 18.31.226. Food protection: consumers.  

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  • 	(a)  The operator of a food establishment shall prevent contamination of food from consumers by ensuring that  
		(1) 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 is protected from consumer contamination during display by the use of   
			(A) packaging;  
			(B) counter, service line, or salad bar food guards;  
			(C) display cases; or   
			(D) other effective means;  
		(2) condiments are protected from contamination by being kept in  
			(A) dispensers that are designed to provide protection;  
			(B) protected food displays that are provided with the proper utensils;  
			(C) original containers designed for dispensing; or  
			(D) individual packages or portions;  
		(3) raw, unpackaged meat, poultry, or seafood is not offered for consumer self-service, except for  
			(A) consumer self-service of ready-to-eat foods at a buffet or salad bar that serves food such as sushi or raw molluscan shellfish;  
			(B) ready-to-cook individual portions for immediate cooking and consumption on the premises; or   
			(C) raw, frozen, shell-on shrimp or lobster;  
		(4) consumer self-service operations for ready-to-eat food are provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination and that dispensing utensils for self-service of nonpotentially hazardous food are stored between uses in the food, with the handle extended out of the food, or on a clean surface;  
		(5) soiled tableware is not  
			(A) re-used by a self-service consumer who returns to the service area for more food or beverage, except that a cup or container may be reused if refilling is by an automatic dispensing device designed to prevent contact between the device and the lip-contact surface of the cup or glass; or  
			(B) used by an employee to provide second portions or refills, except for refilling a consumer's drinking cup or container without contact between the pouring utensil and the lip-contact area of the cup or container; and  
		(6) after food has been served or sold to and is in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or returned by the consumer is not offered as food for human consumption, except if  
			(A) 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  
			(B) the food, such as crackers, salt, or pepper, is in an unopened original package and is maintained in sound condition.

Authorities

17.20.005;17.20.020;17.20.040;17.20.072;17.20.180;17.20.290;44.46.020

Notes


Reference

18 AAC 31.990