Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 331 - STATE OF MAINE FOOD CODE 2001
Chapter 6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES
Section 001-331-6-4 - LOCATION AND PLACEMENT
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
6-401 Handwashing Facilities
6-401.10 Conveniently Located.
Handwashing facilities shall be conveniently located as specified under § 5 -204.11.
6-402 Toilet Rooms
6-402.11 Convenience and Accessibility.
Toilet rooms shall be conveniently located and accessible to EMPLOYEES during all hours of operation.
6-403 Employee Accommodations
6-403.11 Designated Areas.
(A) Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination.
(B) Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES can not occur.
6-404 Distressed Merchandise
6-404.11 Segregation and Location.
Products that are held by the PERMIT HOLDER for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
6-405 Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables
6-405.10 Receptacles, Waste Handling Units, and Designated Storage Areas.
Units, receptacles, and areas designated for storage of REFUSE and recyclable and returnable containers shall be located as specified under § 5 -501.19.
