South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-25 - Retail Food Establishments
Chapter 61-25.4 - EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND LINENS
Part 61-25.4-9 - PROTECTION OF CLEAN ITEMS
Section 61-25.4-903 - Storing

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-25.4-903

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

4-903.11 Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

(A) Except as specified in (D) of this section, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:
(1) In a clean, dry location; and

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

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

(B) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified in (A) of this section and shall be stored:
(1) In a self-draining position that allows for air drying; and

(2) Covered or inverted.

(C) Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under (A) of this section and shall 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 shall be stored less than six (6) inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under 4-204.122.

4-903.12 Prohibitions.

(A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall not be stored:
(1) In locker rooms;

(2) In toilet rooms;

(3) In garbage rooms;

(4) In mechanical rooms;

(5) Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips;

(6) Under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed;

(7) Under open stairwells; or

(8) Under other sources of contamination.

(B) Laundered linens and single-service and single-use articles that are packaged or in a facility such as a cabinet may be stored in a locker room.

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