South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:02 - Lodging and food service
Chapter 44:02:07 - Food service code
Section 44:02:07:59 - Storage of cleaned equipment and utensils

(1) In a clean, dry location;

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

(3) At least 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the floor. However, items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 15 centimeters (6 inches) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as required by subdivision 44:02:07:48(4);

(4) In a self-draining position that permits air drying; and

(5) Either covered or inverted.

Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, garbage rooms, or mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads, or lines on which water has condensed; in open stairwells; or in places subject to or under other sources of contamination.