{"data":{"id":"us-va/2vac5-585-670","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"2VAC5-585-670","heading":"Consumer self-service operations","body":"A. Raw, unpackaged animal food, such as beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish may not be offered for consumer self-service.P This subsection does not apply to:\n\n1. Consumer self-service of ready-to-eat foods at buffets or salad bars that serve foods such as sushi or raw shellfish;\n\n2. Ready-to-cook individual portions for immediate cooking and consumption on the premises such as consumer-cooked meats or consumer-selected ingredients for Mongolian barbecue; or\n\n3. Raw, frozen, shell-on shrimp or lobster.\n\nB. Consumer self-service operations for ready-to-eat foods shall be provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination.Pf\n\nC. Consumer self-service operations such as buffets and salad bars shall be monitored by food employees trained in safe operating procedures. Pf","path":["Title 2. Agriculture","Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services","Chapter 585. Retail Food Establishment Regulations","Part III. Food","Article 3. Protection from Contamination after Receiving"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title2/agency5/chapter585/section670/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:45:00Z","sha256":"12a66deef0d739583089d2e8ca56064a1d244333e235727f0712f6bf6cd13ee6","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/2vac5-585-660","next":"us-va/2vac5-585-680"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}