18 AAC 31.800. Bulk food

In addition to meeting the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the operator of a market who displays bulk food for self service shall ensure that

(1) display units are properly labeled as required by 18 AAC 31.060;

(2) labels and marking pens are available to consumers to identify bulk items purchased;

(3) food containing sulfiting agents is conspicuously labeled as required by 18 AAC 31.060;

(4) bulk food display units are separated from any containers of bulk chemicals and bulk pet food by distance, such as separate aisles, or partitions;

(5) an employee is assigned to monitor the area to discourage tampering and consumer contamination; to restock; to label; to clean spills; and to wash, rinse, and sanitize containers and utensils;

(6) scoops, tongs, or other utensils are readily available to minimize hand contact, and are stored in the food with the handle up or in a protective enclosure or holder;

(7) tongs, scoops, and other utensils used by customers are washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least once each day or more frequently if needed; and

(8) display units and lids are washed, rinsed, and sanitized before restocking, when soiled, or at more frequent scheduled intervals, depending on the amount and type of food accumulation.

History: Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; readopt 12/19/99, Register 152

Authority: AS 17.20.005

Editor's note: Effective 12/19/99, Register 152, the Department of Environmental Conservation readopted 18 AAC 31.800, without change, to affirm the validity of that section following statutory amendments made in ch. 72, SLA 1998. Chapter 72, SLA 1998 relocated department authority to adopt regulations in 18 AAC 31 from AS 03.05 to AS 17.20.

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