Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 343 - FOOD PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURING
Section 001-343-3 - Plant Construction and Design

A. Floors, walls and ceilings shall be constructed so as to be readily cleanable and shall be kept clean and in good repair.

B. Fixtures, ducts, pipes shall not be suspended over working areas in a manner whereby drip may contaminate foods, raw materials or equipment.

C. Operations which may cause cross-contamination with bacteria, molds, toxic chemicals, filth, or the like shall be separated by partitions or located in different parts of the plant.

D. Adequate lighting shall be provided where food or food ingredients are stored, processed or examined. Where equipment or utensils are washed, and in handwashing areas, dressing and locker rooms and toilets.

E. Light bulbs, fixtures, skylights, or other glass suspended over exposed food in any step of preparation, shall be of the safety type or otherwise protected to prevent food contamination in case of breakage.

F. Adequate ventilation shall be provided to eliminate objectionable odors and vapors, including steam, and constructed in such a manner as to avoid possible airborne contamination.

G. Adequate facilities for employees to eat lunches and hang clothing to prevent food contamination or contamination of food contact surfaces.

H. Adequate screening, where necessary, shall be provided to exclude birds, dogs, flies and other vermin and rodents.