Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12 - HEALTH
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter 421 - FOOD REGULATIONS
Part II - Management and Personnel
Article 4 - Hygienic Practices
Section 12VAC5-421-240 - Effectiveness of hair restraints

Universal Citation: 12 VA Admin Code 12VAC5-421-240

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 16, March 25, 2024

A. Except as provided under subsection B of this section, food employees shall wear hair restraints, such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

B. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Statutory Authority

§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.

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