Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
5-501.10
Indoor Storage Area.
If located within the retail food establishment, a storage
area for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall meet the requirements
specified under 6-101.11, 6-201.11 through 6-201.18, 6-202.15, and
6-202.16.
5-501.11
Outdoor Storage Surface.
An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and
returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or
asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.12
Outdoor Enclosure.
If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and
returnables shall be constructed of durable and cleanable materials.
5-501.13
Receptacles.
(A) Except as specified in (B) of this
section, receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and
returnables, and for use with materials containing food residue shall be
durable, cleanable, insect and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and
nonabsorbent.
(B) Plastic bags and
wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the
retail food establishment, or within closed outside receptacles.
5-501.15
Outside
Receptacles.
(A) Receptacles and waste
handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used with materials
containing food residue and used outside the retail food establishment shall be
designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or
covers.
(B) Receptacles and waste
handling units for refuse and recyclables, such as an on-site compactor, shall
be installed so that accumulation of debris, insect and rodent attraction, and
harborage are minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around and, if
the unit is not installed flush with the base pad, under the unit.
5-501.16
Storage Areas,
Rooms, and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability.
(A) An inside storage room and area, outside
storage area and enclosure, and receptacles shall be of sufficient capacity to
hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate.
(B) A receptacle shall be provided in each
area of the retail food establishment or premises where refuse is generated or
commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed.
(C) If disposable towels are used at
handwashing lavatories, a waste receptacle shall be located at each lavatory or
group of adjacent lavatories.
5-501.17
Toilet Room Receptacle,
Covered.
A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a
covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.18
Cleaning Implements and
Supplies.
(A) Except as specified in
(B) of this section, suitable cleaning implements and supplies, such as high
pressure pumps, hot water, steam, and detergent, shall be provided as necessary
for effective cleaning of receptacles and waste handling units for refuse,
recyclables, and returnables.
(B)
If approved, off-premises-based cleaning services may be used if on-premises
cleaning implements and supplies are not provided.
5-501.19
Storage Areas, Redeeming
Machines, Receptacles, and Waste Handling Units, Location.
(A) An area designated for refuse,
recyclables, returnables, and, except as specified in (B) of this section, a
redeeming machine for recyclables or returnables shall be located so that it is
separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and
single-use articles and a public health hazard or nuisance is not
created.
(B) A redeeming machine
may be located in the packaged food storage area or consumer area of a retail
food establishment if food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and
single-use articles are not subject to contamination from the machines and a
public health hazard or nuisance is not created.
(C) The location of receptacles and waste
handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables may not create a public
health hazard or nuisance or interfere with the cleaning of adjacent
space.
5-501.110
Storing Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables.
Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in
receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects
and rodents.
5-501.111
Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles, Good Repair.
Storage areas, receptacles, and enclosures for refuse,
recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained in good repair.
5-501.112
Outside Storage
Prohibitions.
(A) Except as specified
in (B) of this section, refuse receptacles not meeting the requirements
specified under 5-501.13(A) such as receptacles that are not rodent-resistant,
unprotected plastic bags and paper bags, or baled units that contain materials
with food residue may not be stored outside.
(B) Cardboard or other packaging material
that does not contain food residues and that is awaiting regularly scheduled
delivery to a recycling or disposal site may be stored outside without being in
a covered receptacle if it is stored so that it does not create a rodent
harborage problem.
5-501.113
Covering Receptacles.
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse,
recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered:
(A) Inside the retail food establishment if
the receptacles and units:
(1) Contain food
residue and are not in continuous use or
(2) After they are filled and
(B) With tight-fitting lids or
doors if kept outside the retail food establishment.
5-501.114
Using Drain Plugs.
Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse,
recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.
5-501.115
Maintaining Refuse Areas and
Enclosures.
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or
returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified under
6-501.114, and clean.
5-501.116
Cleaning Receptacles.
(A) Receptacles and waste handling units for
refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be thoroughly cleaned in a way that
does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and
single-use articles, and waste water shall be disposed of as specified under
5-402.13.
(B) Soiled receptacles
and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be
cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of
soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
