§ 46.306. Using clean tableware for second portions and refills.

 (a)  General. A food employee may not use tableware, including single-service articles, soiled by the consumer, to provide second portions or refills. However, a food employee may refill a consumer’s drinking cup or container without contact between the pouring utensil and the lip-contact area of the drinking cup or container.

 (b)  Use of soiled tableware by self-service consumers to obtain food from display or serving equipment prohibited. Self-service consumers may not be allowed to use soiled tableware (including single-service articles) to obtain additional food from the display and serving equipment. The sole exception to this prohibition is described in subsection (c).

 (c)  Use of soiled drinking cups by self-service consumers to obtain drinks. Drinking cups and containers may be reused by self-service consumers if refilling is a contamination-free process as specified in §  46.583(1), (2) and (4) (relating to dispensing equipment: protection of equipment and food).

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  46.102 (relating to duties of the person in charge).