New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 1 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS
Chapter VI - Food Control
Subchapter E - Retail Food Stores (Article 19 Agriculture and Markets Law)
Part 271 - Retail Food Store Sanitation Regulations
Subpart 271-6 - Sanitary Facilities and Controls
Section 271-6.16 - Handwashing facility installation
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
Handwashing facilities shall be installed and located:
(a) in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms or their vestibules; and
(b) in food preparation and warewashing areas or in an otherwise readily accessible location for use by all employees working in these areas.
Sinks used for food preparation or for warewashing shall not be used for washing of hands or for any other purposes; provided, however, that such sinks may be used for other than food preparation or warewashing purposes in instances where such other use would not adversely affect public health and safety and has been approved by an authorized department representative.
