15A NCAC 18A .2674      LIMITED FOOD SERVICES ESTABLISHMENTS

Limited food services establishments shall comply with all the requirements in Rules .2650 through .2662 of this Section, except as follows:

(1)           The permit for a limited food services establishment shall be posted in accordance with G.S. 130A-249. Permits for limited food services establishments shall expire one year from the date of issuance. A new permit from the regulatory authority shall be obtained before the limited food services establishment operates each year. Transitional permits shall not be issued.

(2)           The permit application shall be submitted to the local health department at least 30 days prior to construction or commencing operation. The permit application shall include a proposal for review and approval by the local health department that includes a menu, plans, and specifications for the proposed limited food services establishment, and location, hours, and dates of operation.

(3)           Limited food services establishments shall not prepare any time/temperature control for safety food prior to the day of sale.

(4)           Time/temperature control for safety food that has been heated at the limited food services establishment and remains at the end of the day shall not be served or placed in refrigeration to be used another day.

(5)           All meats, poultry, and fish shall be purchased in a pre-portioned and ready-to-cook form.

(6)           Equipment in the limited food services establishment that is not certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI-accredited certificate program may be used. At least a two-compartment sink shall be provided. The sink shall be of sufficient size to submerge, wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils and shall have splashback protection. At least one drainboard, table, or counter space shall be provided for air-drying.

(7)           Only single-service articles shall be used as tableware as defined in Chapter 1 of the Food Code.

(8)           Limited food services establishments may reheat pre-cooked and cook food in accordance with the overhead protection requirements set forth in Rule .2669(b) of this Section.

(9)           Floors, walls, and ceilings of limited food services establishments shall meet the requirements of this Section, except those limited food services establishments preparing food in accordance with Rule .2669(b) of this Section.

(10)         All areas in which food is handled, prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be provided with artificial lighting that complies with Section 6-202.11 of the Food Code as amended by Rule .2656 of this Section.

(11)         A handwashing sink shall be provided in food service areas for use by employees only.

(12)         Toilet facilities shall be provided for use by employees. Public toilet facilities provided on the grounds of the facility where the event is taking place are acceptable. Toilet facilities for the public are not required.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-248; S.L. 2019-129;

Eff. September 1, 2012;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2021.