Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-11-.11

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 420-3-11-.11 - Ice

(1) Source - only ice that has been made from potable water and handled in a sanitary manner shall be provided by a hotel. Ice that is not made by the hotel shall be obtained from an approved source and shall be protected from contamination during transportation and storage. Ice shall be free from visible trash and sediment. Ice for guest use shall not be made or stored in the owner or manager's private refrigerator and/or his/her private living area.

(2) Ice Machines

(a) Ice machines shall be of sanitary, durable, corrosion-resistant and easily cleanable construction. Ice machines shall be kept clean and in good repair. Ice storage bins shall be drained through an air gap.

(b) Ice machines shall be located in a place that provides protection from the elements and possible sources of contamination. The area shall be kept clean and shall be free of accumulation of moisture or drippage.

(3) Dispensing - All ice machines shall be automatic self-service ice dispensing machines. This standard shall not apply to in-room ice makers.

Author: Ronald Dawsey, Tim Hatch

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-3-11-.11

Filed September 1, 1982. Repealed and Replaced: Effective March 26, 1993. Amended: December 20, 2006; effective January 24, 2007.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-2-2, 34-15-3.