# 21 CFR § 1250.32: Food-handling operations

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.32

## Section

- **Citation:** 21 CFR § 1250.32
- **Heading:** Food-handling operations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 21—Food and Drugs > CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER L—REGULATIONS UNDER CERTAIN OTHER ACTS ADMINISTERED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION > PART 1250—INTERSTATE CONVEYANCE SANITATION > Subpart B—Food Service Sanitation on Land and Air Conveyances, and Vessels

## Text

(a) All food-handling operations shall be accomplished so as to minimize the possibility of contaminating food, drink, or utensils.
(b) The hands of all persons shall be kept clean while engaged in handling food, drink, utensils, or equipment.

## Nearby sections

- [21 CFR § 1250.3 § 1250.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.3.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.20 § 1250.20 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.20.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.21 § 1250.21 Inspection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.21.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.22 § 1250.22 General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.22.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.25 § 1250.25 Source identification and inspection of food and drink.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.25.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.26 § 1250.26 Special food requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.26.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.27 § 1250.27 Storage of perishables.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.27.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.28 § 1250.28 Source and handling of ice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.28.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.30 § 1250.30 Construction, maintenance and use of places where food is prepared, served, or stored.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.30.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.32 § 1250.32 Food-handling operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.32.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.33 § 1250.33 Utensils and equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.33.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.34 § 1250.34 Refrigeration equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.34.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.35 § 1250.35 Health of persons handling food.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.35.md)
- [21 CFR § 1250.38 § 1250.38 Toilet and lavatory facilities for use of food-handling employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.38.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-21-1250.32. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.