La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIII-3701

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

Section XXIII-3701 - Floors [formerly paragraph 22:25]

A. Floors shall be constructed of smooth, durable, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable material.

B. Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet may be used in certain areas of the food establishment or retail food store/market except where food is prepared and processed.

C. Properly installed floor drains shall be provided in toilet rooms, seafood and meat markets and in all areas where water flush cleaning methods are used. The floor shall be sloped to the floor drain.

D. Floors shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIII-3701

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:331 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1425 (June 2002).

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