NAC446.175. Preparation and service of ice.

     1. Ice for customers must be dispensed only by employees using scoops, tongs or other utensils that have been approved by the health authority or by automatic equipment. Ice offered for sale must be packaged and labeled properly.

     2. Utensils used for dispensing ice must be stored on a clean surface and in a manner that has been approved by the health authority or in the ice with the handles of the utensils extended out of the ice. Receptacles used to transfer ice must be stored so that they are protected from contamination when not in use.

     3. Bins used for the storage of ice must be drained through an air gap.

     4. Ice that has been packaged for sale at the establishment must be prepared in accordance with the provisions of NAC 446.050 to 446.210, inclusive.

     5. Only those items necessary for dispensing, packaging or transporting ice may be stored on top of an ice machine.

     [Bd. of Health, Food Establishments Reg. Art. 3 § 3.7 subsec. 3.7.7, eff. 9-17-82]—(NAC A 9-16-92; 5-23-96)