Chapter 246-215 WAC
FOOD SERVICE
Last Update: 11/3/04

WAC SECTIONS

246-215-001 Purpose and authority.
246-215-005 Minimum performance standards.
246-215-011 Definitions.
246-215-021 Management and personnel.
246-215-031 Employee hygiene.
246-215-041 Food supplies.
246-215-051 Public health labeling.
246-215-061 Food handling.
246-215-071 Equipment and utensils.
246-215-081 Water, plumbing, and waste.
246-215-091 Physical facilities.
246-215-121 Mobile food units.
246-215-131 Temporary food establishments.
246-215-141 Bed and breakfast operations.
246-215-151 Donated food distributing organizations.
246-215-181 Compliance and enforcement.
246-215-191 Exempt from permit.
246-215-200 Permits required, suspension, revocation, enforcement.
246-215-210 Service of notices.
246-215-220 Hearings.
246-215-240 Examination, hold orders, condemnation, and destruction of food.
246-215-251 Employee health.
246-215-260 Procedure when disease transmission is suspected.
246-215-280 Interpretation.
246-215-290 Separability clause.
246-215-300 Penalty clause.
246-215-311 Effective date.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
246-215-009 Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-009, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 84-14-090 (Order 274), § 248-84-002, filed 7/3/84; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-002, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-010 Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 00-02-014, § 246-215-010, filed 12/27/99, effective 1/27/00; 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-010, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-019 Food supplies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-019, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-010, filed 10/1/80; Regulation .84.010, filed 6/4/63; Regulation .84.010, effective 3/11/60.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-020 Food supplies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-020, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-029 Food protection and storage. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-029, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-015, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-030 Food protection. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-030, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-039 Food preparation, display, service and transportation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-039, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-020, filed 10/1/80; Regulation .84.020, filed 6/4/63; Regulation .84.020, effective 3/11/60.] Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-040 Public health labeling. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 00-02-014, § 246-215-040, filed 12/27/99, effective 1/27/00; 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-040, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-049 Personnel. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-049, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-025, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-050 Food preparation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-050, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-059 Sanitary design, construction, and installation of equipment and utensils. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-059, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 84-14-090 (Order 274), § 248-84-030, filed 7/3/84; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-030, filed 10/1/80; Regulation .84.030, filed 6/4/63; Regulation .84.030 effective 3/11/60.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-060 Modified atmosphere packaging. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-060, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-069 Equipment and utensil cleaning and sanitation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-069, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 84-14-090 (Order 274), § 248-84-035, filed 7/3/84; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-035, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-070 Temperature control. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-070, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-079 Sanitary facilities and controls. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-079, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-040, filed 10/1/80; Regulation .84.040, filed 6/4/63; Regulation .84.040, effective 3/11/60.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-080 Personal hygiene. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-080, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-089 Garbage and rubbish. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-089, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-045, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-090 Sanitary design, construction, and installation of equipment and utensils. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-090, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-099 Insect and rodent control. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-099, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-050, filed 10/1/80; Regulation .84.050, filed 6/4/63; Regulation .84.050, effective 3/11/60.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-100 Equipment and utensil cleaning and sanitizing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-100, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-109 Construction and maintenance of physical facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-109, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-055, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-110 Poisonous or toxic materials. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-110, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-119 Mobile units. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-119, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-060, filed 10/1/80; Regulation .84.060, filed 6/4/63; Rules (part), effective 3/11/60.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-120 Sanitary facilities and controls. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-120, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-129 Bulk foods, storage, and display. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-129, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 84-14-090 (Order 274), § 248-84-062, filed 7/3/84.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-130 Garbage, rubbish, and litter. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-130, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-139 Temporary food service establishments. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-139, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-065, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-140 Pests and pest control. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-140, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-149 Permits required, suspension and revocation procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-149, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-070, filed 10/1/80; Regulation .84.070 (part), filed 6/4/63; Rules (part), effective 3/11/60.] Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-150 Construction and maintenance of physical facilities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and chapter 70.84 RCW. 02-09-028, § 246-215-150, filed 4/9/02, effective 5/10/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-150, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-159 Service of notices. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-159, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-075, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-160 Mobile food units. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-160, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-169 Hearings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-169, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-080, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-170 Customer self-service of food and bulk food dispensing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-170, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-179 Inspections. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-179, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-085, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-180 Bed and breakfast food service operations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-180, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-189 Examination -- Hold orders -- Condemnation -- Destruction of food. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-189, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-090, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-190 Temporary food service establishments. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-190, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-199 Review of plans. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-199, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-095, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-209 Procedure when infection is suspected. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-209, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-100, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-219 Variance clause. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-219, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-105, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-229 Interpretation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-229, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-110, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-230 Inspections and investigations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-230, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-239 Sulfiting agents. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-239, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 85-11-024 (Order 288), § 248-84-120, filed 5/13/85.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-250 Review of plans and menu. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-250, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-270 Variance clause. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 92-08-112 (Order 261B), § 246-215-270, filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.]  Repealed by 04-22-111, filed 11/3/04, effective 5/2/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050, 43.20.145 and 69.80.060. 
246-215-500 Separability clause. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-500, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-500, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.
246-215-900 Penalty clause. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050. 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-215-900, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91; 80-14-059 (Order 203), § 248-84-900, filed 10/1/80.]  Repealed by 92-08-112 (Order 261B), filed 4/1/92, effective 5/2/92.  Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050.