Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE
Part XXIII - Retail Food Establishments
Chapter 15 - Food Storage
Section XXIII-1501 - Protected [formerly paragraph 22:10-1]
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XXIII-1501
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024
A. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:
1. in a clean, covered
container except during periods of preparation or service;
2. in a clean, dry location;
3. where it is not exposed to splash, dust,
or other contamination;
4. at least
6 inches (15 cm) above the floor except:
i.
metal pressurized beverage containers and cased food packages in cans, glass or
other waterproof containers need not be elevated when the food container is not
exposed to floor moisture;
ii.
containerized food may be stored on dollies, racks or pallets, provided such
equipment is readily movable;
5. so that it is arranged so that cross
contamination of raw animal foods of one type with another, or ready to eat
foods is prevented.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.
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