District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-742.11. Definitions.

(A) Operates out of a non-commercial kitchen facility located in a private home and is operated by a resident of the home where ready-to-eat food is handled, stored, or prepared to be offered for sale;

(B) Sells ready-to-eat food products directly to consumers in accordance with § 7-742.12 and regulations adopted by the Department of Health;

(C) Has obtained a home occupancy permit from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection pursuant to section 203 of Title 11 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (11 DCMR § 203);

(D) Does not prepare food with processes that require a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan pursuant to section 4202 of Title 25-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-A DCMR § 4202);

(E) Does not include food manufacturing, and does not prepare alcohol-infused food products or food products containing cannabis, CBD, Kava, Kratom or any other unapproved food additive;

(F) Is not a catering business, cottage food business, bed and breakfast, residence-based group home facility, or food truck;

(G) Meets labeling requirements set forth in rules issued by the Department; and

(H) Has applied for and is otherwise eligible for a vending site permit under Chapter 1A of Title 37 [§ 37-131.01 et seq.].

(A) Fully cooked food, including, but not limited to, meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables;

(B) Raw fruit and vegetables that are washed and offered for sale whole or chopped;

(C) Any other time or temperature control food that is cooked to the temperature and time required for the specific food in accordance with regulations made by the Department; or

(D) A bakery item for which further cooking is not required for food safety.