{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-590","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-590","heading":"Using clean tableware for second portions and refills","body":"A. Except for refilling a consumer's drinking cup or container without contact between the pouring utensil and the lip contact area of the drinking cup or container, food employees shall not use tableware, including single-service articles, soiled by the consumer to provide second portions or refills.\n\nB. Except as specified in subsection C of this section, self-service consumers shall not be allowed to use soiled tableware, including single-service articles, to obtain additional food from the display and serving equipment.\n\nC. Cups and glasses may be reused by self-service consumers or food employees if refilling is a contamination-free process as specified under subdivisions 1, 2 and 4 of 12VAC5-421-1230.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part III. Food","Article 3. Protection from Contamination after Receiving"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section590/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:14Z","sha256":"1da3fa89df83cfc0cd370c5b56174ccd8261461002311cbd2a8e3d75a0f6dd2a","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-580","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-600"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}