South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:11 - Developmental disabilities
Chapter 46:11:06 - Safety, sanitation, and physical facilities standards
Section 46:11:06:10 - Food storage

(1) Food, whether raw or prepared, if removed from the container or package in which it was obtained, must be stored in a clean, covered container except during necessary periods of preparation or service. Container covers must be impervious and nonabsorbent except that linens or napkins may be used for lining or covering bread or roll containers;

(2) Containers of food must be stored a minimum of six inches above the floor in a manner that protects the food from splash and other contamination and that permits easy cleaning of the storage area;

(3) Metal pressurized beverage containers and cased food packaged in cans, glass, or other waterproof containers need not be elevated when the food container is exposed to floor moisture;

(4) Food and containers of food may not be stored under exposed or unprotected sewer lines or water lines except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law. The storage of food in toilet rooms or vestibules is prohibited;

(5) Food not subject to further washing or cooking before serving must be stored in a way that protects it against cross-contamination from food requiring washing or cooling; and

(6) Unless its identity is unmistakable, bulk foods such as cooking oil, syrup, salt, sugar, or flour not stored in the product container or package in which it was obtained must be stored in a container identifying the food by its common name.