La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIII-3703

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XXIII-3703 - Walls and Ceilings [formerly paragraph 22:26]

A. Walls and ceilings in the food preparation areas and equipment-utensil washing areas shall be constructed of light colored, smooth, durable and easily cleanable materials.

B. Utility service lines, pipes, exposed studs, joists, rafters and decorative items shall not be unnecessarily exposed in food preparation and processing areas. When exposed in other areas of the food establishment or retail food store/market, they shall be installed so they do not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings.

C. Walls, ceilings, and any attachments shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIII-3703

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.