Indiana Administrative Code
Title 410 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Article 7 - FOOD AND DRUGS
Rule 15.5 - Sanitation of Bed and Breakfast Establishments
Section 15.5-43 - Lavatory facilities

Universal Citation: 410 IN Admin Code 15.5-43

Current through March 20, 2024

Authority: IC 16-19-3-4; IC 16-41-31-5

Affected: IC 16-41-31

Sec. 43.

(a) Lavatories shall be located to permit convenient use by all employees in food preparation areas and utensil washing areas.

(b) Lavatories shall be accessible to employees at all times.

(c) Lavatories shall also be located in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms or vestibules. Sinks used for food preparation or for washing equipment shall not be used for handwashing.

(d) Each lavatory 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 fifteen (15) seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Steam mixing valves are prohibited.

(e) A supply of hand cleansing soap or detergent shall be available at each lavatory. A supply of sanitary towels or a hand drying device providing heated air shall be conveniently located near each lavatory. Common towels are prohibited. If disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles shall be conveniently located near the handwashing facilities.

(f) Lavatories, soap dispensers, hand drying devices, and all related fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.

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