Ohio Administrative Code
Title 901:11 - Dairy
Chapter 901:11-2 - Ohio Manufacture Milk Rules
Section 901:11-2-33 - Coolers and freezers
The coolers and freezers shall be equipped to maintain proper temperature and humidity conditions, which are consistent with good manufacturing practices for the applicable product, in order to protect the quality and condition of the products during storage or during tempering prior to further processing. Coolers and freezers shall be kept clean, orderly, free from insects, rodents, and have an atmosphere relatively free from mold, (not exceeding ten mold colonies per cubic foot of air) and shall be maintained in good repair. They shall be adequately lighted and proper circulation of air shall be maintained at all times. The floors, walls, and ceilings shall be of construction that permits thorough cleaning.
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
10/24/2017 and
10/24/2022
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 917.02
Rule
Amplifies: 917.02
Prior
Effective Dates: 06/18/2001, 06/06/2005, 09/19/2007,
02/21/2016