007.10.17-9. TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE
AR ADC 007.10.17-9Arkansas Administrative Code
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.17-9
007.10.17-9. TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE
Temporary Food Service Establishments
9-101 General | ||
A temporary food service establishment shall comply with the requirements of these Regulations except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The Health Authority may impose additional requirements to protect against | Item | Interpretation |
health hazards related to the conduct of the temporary food service establishment, may prohibit the sale of some or all potentially hazardous foods and when no health hazard will result, may waive or modify requirements of these Regulations. | All applicable violations | |
9-102 Restricted Operations | ||
(a) These provisions are applicable whenever a temporary food service establishment is permitted under the provisions of section 9-101 of these Regulations to operate without complying with all the requirements of this chapter. | ||
(b) Only those potentially hazardous foods requiring limited preparation such as hamburgers and frankfurters that only require seasoning and cooking shall be prepared or served. The preparation or service of other potentially hazardous foods, including pastries filled with cream or synthetic cream custards and similar products and salads or sandwiches containing meat, | 3 | preparation |
poultry, eggs or fish is prohibited. This prohibition does not apply to any potentially hazardous food that has been prepared and packaged under conditions meeting the requirements of these Regulations, is obtained in individual servings, is stored at a temperature of 45°F. or below or at a temperature of 140°F. or above in facilities meeting the requirements of these Regulations, and is served directly in the unopened container in which it was packaged. | All applicable violations | |
9-103 Ice | ||
Ice that is consumed or that contacts food shall be made under conditions meeting the requirements of these Regulations. | 1 | source |
The ice shall be obtained only in chipped, crushed, or cubed form and in single-use | Item | Interpretation |
safe plastic or wet-strength paper bags filled and | 9 | handling |
sealed at the point of manufacture. The ice shall be held in these bags until it is dispensed in a way that protects it from contamination. | 8 | storage |
9-104 Equipment | ||
(a) Equipment shall be located and installed | 14 | located |
in a way that prevents food contamination | 14 | installed |
and that also facilitates cleaning the | 15 | located |
establishment. | installed | |
(b) Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be | 14 | constructed |
protected from contamination by consumers and other contaminating agents. Effective shields for such equipment shall be provided, as necessary to prevent contamination. | 14 | located |
9-105 Single-service articles | ||
All temporary food service establishments without effective facilities for cleaning and sanitizing tableware shall provide only single-service articles for use by the consumer. | 25 | used |
9-106 Water | ||
Enough potable water shall be available in the establishment for food preparation for cleaning | 27 | source |
and sanitizing utensils and equipment and for handwashing. A heating facility capable of producing enough hot water for these purposes shall be provided on the premises. | 27 | hot/cold |
9-107 Wet storage | ||
Storage of packaged food in contact with water or undrained ice is prohibited. Wrapped sandwiches shall not be stored in direct contact with ice. | 8 | storage |
9-108 Waste | ||
Item | Interpretation | |
All sewage including liquid waste shall be disposed of in accordance with the Arkansas State Board of Health Rules and Regulations. | 28 | disposal |
9-109 Handwashing | ||
A convenient handwashing facility shall | 31 | convenient |
be available for employee handwashing. | 27 | hot/cold |
This facility shall consist of at least | 32 | cleanser |
warm water, soap and individual paper towels. | 32 | towels |
9-110 Floors | ||
Floors shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, tight wood or other similar cleanable | 36 | constructed |
material kept in good repair. Dirt or gravel, when graded to drain, may be used as subflooring | 36 | drained |
when covered with clean, removable platforms or duckboards, or covered with wood chips shavings or other suitable materials effectively treated to control dust. | 36 | constructed |
9-111 Walls and ceilings of food preparation areas | ||
(a) Ceilings shall be made of wood, canvas or other material that protects the interior of the establishment from the weather. Walls and ceilings of food preparation areas shall be constructed in a way that prevents the entrance of insects. Doors to food preparation areas shall be solid or screened and | 37 | constructed |
shall be self-closing. Screening material used for walls, doors, or windows shall be at least 16 mesh to the inch. | 35 | protected |
(b) Counter service openings shall not be larger than necessary for the particular operation conducted. These openings shall be provided with tight-fitting solid or screened doors or windows or shall be provided with fans installed and operated to restrict the entrance of flying insects. Counter service openings shall be kept closed, except when in actual use. | 35 | protected |
REASON: Food served from temporary food service establishments is subject to the same potential for contamination as that served in fixed food service establishments as well as the additional potential for contamination resulting from specific conditions associated with temporary establishments.
While recognizing the limited capability of most temporary operations it is necessary for the protection of the public health to regulate closely the construction and operational methods of such establishments. Due to this limited food protection capability, most temporary food service establishments must be restricted to the service of prepackaged and preprepared foods or allowed only limited food preparation functions. The degree of such restrictions must be in direct relation to the capacity for food protection demonstrated by the construction of a temporary establishment and its equipment.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.17-9, AR ADC 007.10.17-9
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