DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 106500-119406›PART 7. CALIFORNIA RETAIL FOOD CODE 113700-114437›CHAPTER 3. Management and Personnel 113945-113978›ARTICLE 6. Hygienic Practices 113973-113978
§ 113977
California Health and Safety Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
(a) Except as specified in subdivision (b), an employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where contamination of nonprepackaged food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped 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 the employee’s hands, the container, nonprepackaged food, and food-contact surfaces.
(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 96, Sec. 18. Effective July 20, 2007.)
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