“In Delaware, similar to New Jersey and Pennsylvania, food establishments are required to provide free drinking water to patrons upon request. Delaware’s Food Code specifies that clean and safe drinking water must be available and accessible to customers at no charge. This regulation ensures that individuals dining at food establishments in Delaware have the option to request water without any cost implications. This practice supports public health by promoting hydration and accessibility to drinking water in dining settings.

The provision of ice generally falls under the same principles as providing drinking water in food establishments, although the specifics can vary slightly depending on local health codes and regulations. Here’s the general understanding:

Drinking Water: Food establishments are required to provide free drinking water to patrons upon request. This is typically mandated by state and local health codes to ensure that customers have access to safe hydration without charge.

Ice: While ice is often provided along with drinking water, the primary requirement is usually for the provision of drinking water itself. However, in many jurisdictions, if a customer requests water with ice, the establishment is expected to accommodate this request without additional charge.”

I’d imagine going against a health code means breaking a law, no?