Section 001-348-6 - Sanitary Operations and Controls1. The water supply shall be ample for operations, and shall be of safe and sanitary quality. Water may be drawn from a public or private supply. Private water supplies shall be tested semi-annually and shall conform to Maine drinking water quality standards.2. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be provided in all areas where foods are processed and at all hand wash stations. Corrosion resistant material shall be used for washing equipment and utensils.3. If toilets are provided, human sewage disposal shall be made into a public sewerage system or into an approved private sewerage system. Processing water disposal may be via a system with an approved nutrient management plan or an approved alternative disposal plan.4. Adequate floor drains shall be provided in areas where floors are subjected to flooding type of cleaning or where there is release or discharge of water and waste onto the floor.5. Hand washing facilities shall be designated for "hand washing only", and be adequate and conveniently located in processing areas. Soap or detergent, and disposable towels or other one-use drying devices, shall be provided at all times. Hand washing facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Hand wash signs shall be posted.6. Offal and rubbish shall be conveyed, disposed of or stored in such a manner as to minimize the development of odor, prevent waste from becoming an attractant, harborage or breeding place for vermin and flies and prevent contamination of food, food contact surfaces and water supply.7. Effective measures shall be taken to protect against contamination of food in or on the premises by cats, dogs, birds, rodents or insects.8. Buildings, fixtures and other physical facilities shall be kept in good repair and maintained in an orderly, sanitary condition at all times9. Cleaning operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize food contamination or the contamination of food contact surfaces.10. Only detergents, disinfectants and other cleaning supplies contained in the current List of Chemical Compounds, authorized for use under U.S.D.A. Inspection and Grading Programs shall be used in slaughter and processing facilities. Such detergents, disinfectants, and cleaning supplies shall be used only for their approved purposes as noted in the list. Chemicals, poisonous or toxic materials, shall be stored so they can not contaminate food, equipment or food contact surfaces.01-001 C.M.R. ch. 348, § 6