Town of Salem, NH Article VII Single-Service Articles

§ 270-21 Storage and dispensing of single-service articles.

A. Single-service articles shall be:

(1) Stored at least six inches (15 centimeters) above the floor in closed cartons or containers which protect them from splash, dust or other contamination; and

(2) Not placed under exposed sewer lines or waterlines, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads.

B. Single-service articles shall be handled and dispensed in a manner that prevents contamination of surfaces which might come in contact with food or with the mouth of the user.

C. Single-service knives, forks and spoons packaged in bulk shall be inserted into holders or be wrapped by an employee who has washed his hands immediately prior to sorting or wrapping the utensils, except as provided in Subsection D below.

D. If single-service knives, forks and spoons are not prewrapped or prepackaged, holders which present the handle of the utensil to the consumer shall be provided.

§ 270-22 Reuse of single-service articles.

Single-service articles shall not be reused.