La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VII-2711

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024

Section VII-2711 - Mobile Frozen Dessert Units [formerly paragraph 8:021]

A. All milk and milk products used in the manufacture of frozen desserts shall be of a quality approved by the state health officer. The processing, handling and distribution of milk and milk products as well as the building, equipment, and other entities used in the manufacture of frozen desserts shall conform to the requirements for Grade A milk in this Part. In addition, mobile frozen dessert units shall comply with the following requirements.

1. Each operator of a mobile frozen dessert unit shall obtain a permit to operate from the state health officer.

2. Truck interior shall be completely enclosed with the exception of serving windows and shall be of sufficient size with equipment and fixtures conveniently located so as to render efficient and sanitary operation.

3. Serving openings shall not be larger than 18 inches wide and 28 inches high, and there shall not be more than two serving openings to each mobile unit. The serving openings shall be closed at all times that the operator of the mobile unit is not actually dispensing frozen desserts.

4. A potable water supply tank, minimum capacity of 40 gallons, heated electrically or otherwise, and tilted toward a capped drain cock, shall be provided. Water inlet pipe shall be of removable flexible copper or other tubing approved by the state health officer, with nozzle for hose connection capped when not being used. The tank shall be provided with permanent vacuum breaker properly mounted (6 inches above top of tank). Tank shall be vented and screened with copper, brass or bronze screen. Hose and rack for connection to potable water supply shall be provided. An approved gauge shall be provided to determine content levels.

5. A three-compartment seamless sink supplied with running hot and cold water, equipped with a swivel faucet, shall be provided. Each compartment shall be large enough to accommodate the largest piece of equipment to be cleansed therein. Said sink shall be trapped and vented.

6. A hand sink, seamless, with running hot and cold water, soap and single service or individual towels, shall be provided. The sink shall be trapped and vented.

7. A suitable waste tank with capacity of at least 15 percent larger than the water supply tank, shall be provided, tilted toward a drain cock with an adequate method of gauging the contents. It shall be emptied and flushed as often as necessary in a sanitary manner. All connections on the vehicle for servicing the waste tank shall be of different size or shape than those used for supplying potable water. The waste connection shall be located lower than the water inlet connection to preclude contamination of the potable water system. An approved gauge shall be provided to determine content levels.

8. A refrigerator box, constructed of stainless steel or other noncorrosive material and equipped with an indicating thermometer shall be provided. Metal racks or platforms shall be provided to store all ingredients.

9. Floors of the mobile unit shall be of material approved by the state health officer. Junctures of floors, wall and adjoining fixtures shall be watertight and covered. The floors shall be kept clean and dry at all times during the operation of the mobile unit.

10. Only mixes that have been processed and packaged in a plant approved by the state health officer shall be allowed, and mixes which require reconstitution are not allowed.

11. A covered waste can or container of sufficient size shall be provided for daily needs, constructed, designed and placed for ready cleaning. An easily accessible covered waste can or container shall be provided for customer's use. It shall be readily cleanable and kept clean, so located as not to create a nuisance, and so labeled that the public will be informed.

12. The truck interior shall be provided with artificial light sufficient to provide 15 foot-candles of light in all areas.

13. Separation of partition (self-closing doors accepted) shall be made between driver's seat and manufacturing unit unless vehicle is air-conditioned.

14. Persons preparing and handling frozen desserts shall wear clean, washable clothing, and effective, clean hair restraints.

15. The original frozen dessert permit to operate shall be displayed on each vehicle with photostat posted in operator's depot.

16. Each mobile unit shall display a sign advising the public of the type of frozen dessert being sold (e.g., ice milk, ice cream, etc.). The sign shall be printed in letters at least 8 inches in height.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VII-2711

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2722 (September 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4.a.(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and R.S. 40:922.