La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VI-329

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VI-329 - Sanitation of Equipment and Utensils [formerly paragraph 6:073]

A. All utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent contamination of food and food products. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment used in the operation of food plants shall be cleaned as frequently as necessary to minimize accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris. Single-service articles (such as utensils intended for one-time use, paper cups, paper towels, etc.) shall be stored in appropriate containers and handled, dispensed, used and disposed of in a manner that prevents contamination of food or food contact surfaces. Where necessary to prevent the introduction of undesirable microbiological organisms into food products, all utensils and product contact surfaces of equipment used in the plant shall be cleaned and sanitized prior to such use and following any interruption during which such utensils and contact surfaces may have become contaminated.

B. [formerly a part of paragraph 6:073] Where such equipment and utensils are used in continuous production operation, the contact surfaces of such equipment and utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized on a predetermined schedule using effective methods for cleaning and sanitizing. Sanitizing agents shall be effective and safe under conditions of use. Any facility, procedure, machine, or device may be acceptable for cleaning and sanitizing equipment utensils if it is established that such facility, procedure, machine, or device will routinely render equipment and utensils clean and provide adequate sanitizing treatment.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VI-329

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1237 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:601 et seq.