Minnesota Administrative Rules

4626.0105 2-401.11 EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOBACCO.*

A.

Except as specified in item B, an employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result.

B.

A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of:

(1)

the employee's hands;

(2)

the container; and

(3)

exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

History:

23 SR 519

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007