La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIII-1501

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

Section XXIII-1501 - Protected [formerly paragraph 22:10-1]

A. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

1. in a clean, covered container except during periods of preparation or service;

2. in a clean, dry location;

3. where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination;

4. at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor except:

i. metal pressurized beverage containers and cased food packages in cans, glass or other waterproof containers need not be elevated when the food container is not exposed to floor moisture;

ii. containerized food may be stored on dollies, racks or pallets, provided such equipment is readily movable;

5. so that it is arranged so that cross contamination of raw animal foods of one type with another, or ready to eat foods is prevented.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIII-1501

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:322 (February 2002), repromulgated LR 28:1415 (June 2002), amended LR 28:2532 (December 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.