Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE
Part XXIII - Retail Food Establishments
Chapter 25 - Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils
Section XXIII-2517 - Storage of Clean Equipment and Utensils [formerly paragraph 22:19-9]

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XXIII-2517

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

A. Except as specified in Subsection D of this Section, cleaned equipment, utensils and single-service and single use articles shall be stored:

1. in a clean dry location;

2. where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or contamination; and

3. at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

B. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under Subsection A of this Section and shall be stored:

1. in a self-draining position that permits air drying; and

2. covered or inverted.

C. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under Subsection A of this Section and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

D. Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, or skids provided that the storage equipment is designed so that it may be moved by hand or by conveniently available equipment such as hand trucks and forklifts.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.

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