Section 113977.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 113977.
in effect(a)
Except as specified in subdivision (b), an employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where contamination of nonprepackaged food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result.
(b)
A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, nonprepackaged food, and
food-contact surfaces.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026