Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE
Part XXIII - Retail Food Establishments
Chapter 33 - Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse
Section XXIII-3307 - Cleaning and Storage [formerly paragraph 22:23-4]

A. Indoor garbage or refuse storage rooms, if used, shall be constructed of easily cleanable, nonabsorbent washable materials, shall be kept clean, shall be insect and rodent proof and shall be large enough to store the garbage and refuse that accumulates.

B. Outdoor garbage or refuse storage area surfaces shall be constructed of non-absorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped for drainage.

C. Suitable cleaning equipment and supplies such as high pressure pumps, steam, and detergent shall be provided as necessary and hot and cold water shall be provided in accordance with Part XIV of the state sanitary code for effective cleaning of equipment and receptacles.

D. Liquid waste from the cleaning operation and from the leakage of garbage containers holding putrescible wastes shall be disposed of as sewage. Methods used for this disposal shall prevent rainwater and runoff from adjacent areas from entering the sanitary sewerage system (i.e., dumpster pads may be elevated or curbed, enclosed or covered). When determined by the state health officer that liquid wastes or putrescible wastes contain grease (or, for new establishments, will likely contain grease in the future), an approved grease trap, grease interceptor, or large capacity grease interceptor shall be installed in the waste line in accordance with LAC 51:XIV.1005.D.

E. If approved by the state health officer, off-premises-based cleaning services may be used if on-premises cleaning implements and supplies are not provided.

F. Outdoor premises used for storage of garbage, rubbish, refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be maintained clean and free of litter.