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Restrictions
on Providing Utensils,
Condiments, Napkins
and Containers
Effective July 31, 2023,
New York City food
service establishments*
providing take-out and
delivery service must
comply with these
restrictions:
- Do not provide
utensils, condiment
packets, napkins, or
extra containers to
take-out or delivery
customers, unless
requested by the
customer.
- Your online ordering
and delivery apps must
be set to a default of
not providing these
items. You must
provide customers with
the option to request
these items only if
you offer them.
- Delivery and courier
services may not
provide these items
unless such items are
requested by the
customer.
Food
Businesses MUST Comply
with New Rule to Fight
Rats
As
of August 1, 2023,
ALL food-related
businesses in NYC must
use rigid containers
with secure lids when
setting out trash for
collection.
Who is affected
The
new rule impacts ALL
food-related businesses.
This includes catering
establishments, food
manufacturers, food
preparation
establishments, food
service establishments,
food wholesalers, and
retail food stores. Restaurants,
grocery stores, delis,
bodegas, caterers, and
other businesses that
sell or handle food
MUST comply.
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