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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.15.03.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="03" heading="Food Protection During Outdoor Preparation and Service.">
  <text>The person-in-charge shall ensure that:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>During the use of outdoor cooking equipment, such as a barbeque grill, at a food service facility:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Equipment:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is used only at the food service facility for service to patrons;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Is located:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>On an impermeable surface;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>In close proximity to the food preparation area of the food service facility; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Away from parking areas, dumpsters, and patron entrances; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Meets the requirements set forth in Regulation .15 of this chapter;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Food is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Prepared for outdoor cooking inside the food service facility; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Protected from contamination during cooking and service; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>When preparing beverages outdoors:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Overhead protection is provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Protection from contamination during storage is provided for ingredients, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Ice;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Drink mixes; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Condiments;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Containers are protected from contamination during storage; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Other than when only beer, wine, or soda is offered, a hand washing sink is provided in accordance with Regulation .18K and L of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>