La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VI-507

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

Section VI-507 - Equipment [formerly paragraph 6:084]

A. All equipment used or connected in any way with the manufacture, baking, cooking or other processing, handling, packing or storing of any bakery or confectionery product shall comply with the following:

1. [formerly paragraph 6:084-1] be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, be free from cracks and wherever possible, be of non-corroding, metal or other smooth, impervious material giving an easily cleanable surface. Stationary or not readily movable equipment shall be so installed as to provide for easy cleaning;

2. [formerly paragraph 6:084.2] refrigeration shall be provided so that all perishable food products used in the manufacturer processing of any kind connected with the production, distribution or sale of bakery or confectionery products shall be maintained at a temperature not to exceed 45°F;

3. [formerly paragraph 6:084-3] adequate show or display cases shall be provided so that no bakery or confectionery product shall be openly exposed;

4. [formerly paragraph 6:084-4] sinks, adequate in size to clean the largest piece of movable equipment, and sufficient in number for washing, rinsing and sanitizing of utensils used in and around the establishment shall be provided. Sinks shall be of three compartment construction;

5. [formerly paragraph 6:084-5] equipment too large to permit washing in the sinks shall be cleaned in a manner approved by the state health officer;

6. [formerly paragraph 6:084-6] all barrels, boxes, tubs, pails, kneading troughs, machines, racks, pans or other receptacles used for holding materials from which bakery or confectionery products are manufactured shall be kept clean and sanitary and shall be so constructed as to be easily cleanable;

7. [formerly paragraph 6:084-7] all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized after each day's production.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VI-507

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1239 (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.