007.10.31-6. SANITARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
AR ADC 007.10.31-6Arkansas Administrative Code
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.31-6
007.10.31-6. SANITARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
Water Supply
Enough potable water for the needs of the retail food store shall be provided from a source meeting applicable water quality standards.
Water under pressure at the required temperatures shall be provided to all fixtures and equipment that use water.
Sewage
All sewage, including liquid waste, shall be disposed of by a public sewerage system or by a sewage disposal system constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. Non-water carried sewage disposal facilities are prohibited, except as permitted by the Health Authority.
Plumbing
Plumbing shall be sized, installed, and maintained according to law. There shall be no cross-connection between the potable water supply and any non-potable or questionable water supply nor any source of pollution through which the potable water supply might become contaminated.
The potable water system shall be installed to preclude the possibility of backflow. No hose shall be attached to a faucet that is not equipped with a backflow prevention device.
When grease traps are provided, they must not be installed in or adjacent to food preparation areas or in any other areas whereby they might create a nuisance. Grease traps must be properly cleaned at frequent intervals.
Garbage grinders, if used, shall be installed and maintained according to law.
Except for properly trapped open sinks, there shall be no direct connection between the sewerage system and any drains originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed.
Toilet Facilities
Toilet facilities shall be installed according to law, shall be at least the number required by law, shall be conveniently located, and shall be accessible to employees at all times.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall have tight fitting, self-closing solid doors and shall be equipped with forced air ventilation to the outside air.
Toilet fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. A supply of toilet tissue shall be provided at each toilet at all times. Easily cleanable receptacles with tight fitting covers shall be provided for waste materials.
Handwashing Facilities
Handwashing facilities shall be at least the number required by law, shall be installed according to law, and shall be conveniently located in food preparation areas. Handwashing facilities shall also be located in toilet rooms. Sinks used for food preparation or for warewashing shall not be used for handwashing or for any other purpose.
Each handwashing facility shall be provided with hot and cold water tempered by means of a mixing valve or combination faucet. Any self-closing, slow-closing or metering faucet used shall be designed to provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Steam mixing valves are prohibited at handwashing facilities.
A supply of hand-cleaning soap or detergent shall be available at each handwashing facility. A supply of sanitary towels or a hand-drying device providing heated air shall be conveniently located near each handwashing facility.
Common towels are prohibited. If disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles shall be conveniently located near the handwashing facilities.
Handwashing facilities, soap or detergent dispensers, hand-drying devices and all related facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Garbage and Refuse
(c) Containers stored outside the establishment, including dumpsters, compactors and compactor systems, shall be easily cleanable, shall be provided with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers, and shall be kept covered when not in actual use. In containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
(e) Soiled containers shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent insect and rodent attraction. Each container shall be thoroughly cleaned on the inside and outside in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, or food preparation areas. Suitable facilities shall be provided and used for washing containers. Liquid waste from compacting or cleaning operations shall be disposed of as sewage.
(a) Garbage and refuse on the premises shall be stored in a manner to make them inaccessible to insects and rodents. Outside storage of non-rodent resistant plastic containers, unprotected plastic bags, west strength paper bags, and baled units containing garbage or refuse is prohibited. Cardboard or other packaging material not containing garbage or food wastes need not be stored in covered containers.
Insect and Rodent Control
Effective measures shall be utilized to minimize the entry and presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, or other insects. Bait shops shall not be located inside a food store, except where a solid wall and self closing door are provided to separate the bait shop from the store.
Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entry of rodents. Outside openings shall be protected against the entry of insects by tight-fitting, self-closing doors; closed windows; screening; controlled air currents; or other means. Screen doors shall be self-closing, and screens for windows, doors, skylights, transoms, intake and exhaust air ducts, and other openings to the outside shall be tight-fitting and free of breaks. Screening material shall be not less than 16 mesh to the inch.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.31-6, AR ADC 007.10.31-6
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