Section 30Republic Act No. 123 shall be applied and enforced., Sec./Art. 30

Food Servicing Operations

These operations should be in accordance with the following requirements:

(a) Hand contacts with food or drink shall be avoided; fingers shall not be used to serve butter, ice, or similar items of food. Sugar shall be served in covered dispensers or containers, or in packages wrapped for single service.

(b) The surfaces of containers and utensils, including glasses and tablewares, which come in contact with food and drink shall not be handled.

(c) Disposable cups, plates, spoons and other single-service containers and utensils shall be purchased in sanitary cartons and stored in a clean, dry place until used. These articles shall be so handled on removal from the carton that the hand does not touch the surface which will be in contact with food or drink.

(d) Clean cloths, napkins, spoons, towels, and other cloth equipment shall be stored in clean places designated specifically for them. Soiled linens, including towels, aprons, and coats, shall be stored in a closed bin or locker, suitably marked.

(e) Spoons, spatulas, dippers and scopps used intermittently for dispensing frozen desserts shall be kept in running water or in water maintained at 170_F (77_C) and frequently changed, or they may be washed and stored in a dry place after each use. Constant-temperature bottles and other containers used for potable water and other beverages shall be kept clean and given effective bactericidal treatment before and after subsequent use.