The restrictions apply to the online ordering and delivery apps your establishment uses.

The restrictions do not apply to:

• Self-serve stations inside a food service establishment 
• Condiments created and sealed by the food service establishment 
• Utensils, condiments, napkins, and eating containers offered for dining on the premises of the food service establishment

Food service establishments should display a sign to inform customers of the new restrictions. The sign should clearly state: "Utensils, condiments, napkins, and extra plates are only available upon request for takeout and delivery." 

Third-party food delivery apps must:

• Give customers the option to request eating utensils, condiment packets, napkins, and extra eating containers when they place an order for delivery.
• Display this option prominently and clearly across all ordering methods, including phone, internet, or apps.
• Automatically select no eating utensils, condiment packets, napkins, and extra eating containers as the default setting.

The warning period ended on June 30, 2024. 

The following agencies enforce the law:

• NYC Department of Sanitation
• NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection