Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4626 - FOOD CODE; FOOD MANAGERS
PROTECTING CLEAN ITEMS
Part 4626.0955 - EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; STORAGE. 4-903.11

Universal Citation: MN Rules 4626.0955

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024

A. Except as specified in item D, clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles must be stored:

(1) in a clean, dry location;

(2) where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

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

B. Clean equipment and utensils must be stored as specified in item A and must be stored:

(1) in a self-draining position that allows air drying; and

(2) covered or inverted.

C. Single-service and single-use articles must be stored as specified in item A and shall must 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 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified in part 4626.0665.

Statutory Authority: MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

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