§ 46.775. Handling clean items.

 (a)  Kitchenware and tableware.

   (1)  Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.

   (2)  Knives, forks and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

   (3)  Except as specified in paragraph (2), single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.

 (b)  Preset tableware. If tableware is preset, it shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered or inverted. Exposed, unused settings shall be either removed when a consumer is seated, or cleaned and sanitized before further use if the settings are not removed when a consumer is seated.

 (c)  Soiled and clean tableware. Soiled tableware shall be removed from consumer eating and drinking areas and handled so that clean tableware is not contaminated.