Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 75 - Retail Food Establishments
Appendix - Wisconsin Food Code
Chapter 6 - Physical Facilities
Part 6-1 - MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
Subpart 6-101 - Indoor Areas
Section 6-101.11 - Surface Characteristics

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § 6-101.11

Current through August 26, 2024

(A) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be:

(1) SMOOTH, durable, and EASILY CLEANABLE for areas where FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are conducted;

(2) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet for carpeted areas; and

(3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as FOOD preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, WAREWASHING areas, toilet rooms, MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SERVICE BASE, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

(B) In a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT:

(1) If graded to drain, a floor may be concrete, machine-laid asphalt, or dirt or gravel if it is covered with mats, removable platforms, duckboards, or other APPROVED materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and

(2) Walls and ceilings may be constructed of a material that protects the interior from the weather and windblown dust and debris.

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