La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VI-109

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 5, May 20, 2024

Section VI-109 - Lighting/Ventilation, Plans Submission, Construction and Materials; Insect and Rodent Control; Sanitary Facilities [formerly paragraph 6:010]

A. All factory buildings shall be well lighted with not less than 40 foot-candles on all working surfaces, and shall be well ventilated. In accordance with LAC 51:XIV.405.A.1.b, toilet rooms shall be provided with mechanical exhaust ventilation.

B. [formerly part of paragraph 6:011] Plans for new establishments shall be submitted to the state health officer for review and approval before construction.

C. [formerly part of paragraph 6:011] The manufacturing, processing, canning, bottling, packing or storage of any food intended for sale or distribution to the general public is prohibited in private residences or in buildings having direct openings to private residences.

D. [formerly paragraph 6:012] All floors, walls, ceilings, tables, and other fixtures shall be maintained in such a condition that they may be readily made clean and sanitary. This condition may be met by tables constructed entirely of either stainless steel or aluminum, and walls and ceilings constructed of marine plywood covered with a high solids epoxy paint. Fixtures and equipment meeting National Sanitation Foundation standards are also acceptable under this provision. If not in such condition they shall be promptly repaired and replaced. The floors of all rooms used for manufacturing shall be watertight and where there is necessity for drainage, shall have sufficient pitch to insure drainage. Floors may be constructed of cement or tile laid cement, or of any other materials impermeable to water. Portable or loose floor gratings shall be provided around blanchers, washers and other places where overflow is unavoidable.

E. [formerly paragraph 6:013] Walls, ceilings and other overhead coverings shall be tight and smooth; parts thereof not finished in tile, glazed, or other similar material shall be kept well painted with a light colored paint so that they may be easily cleaned whenever they become soiled or dirty.

F. [formerly paragraph 6:014] Windows, window ledges or any other places where dirt and dust may accumulate shall be kept clean.

G. [formerly paragraph 6:015] All fixtures, utensils or other apparatus used in the manufacture, handling or storing of foods shall be of material approved by the state health officer as to be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean.

H. [formerly paragraph 6:016] Factories shall be free of flies, rats, mice and other vermin. All insecticides or pesticides used in any room where foods are processed, prepared, packed or stored shall be of a type accepted by the state health officer. Insecticides shall be used and applied according to label directions on each container as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (or its successor) and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.

I. [formerly paragraph 6:017] Every factory shall be provided with toilet and hand washing facilities as required by LAC 51:XIV.411, entitled "Minimum Plumbing Fixtures." Handwashing facilities shall be located convenient to all restrooms and food processing areas. Facilities shall be equipped with hot and cold water under pressure, delivered through a mixer faucet. Soap and sanitary towels or air dryer shall be provided at each lavatory.

J. [formerly paragraph 6:018] Every factory using brine or syrup shall be equipped with a room known as a syrup or brine room in which all syrups or brines shall be mixed or compounded. Such syrup or brine room shall be separated from the other rooms of the factory and shall be well lighted, ventilated, and protected against insects and vermin.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VI-109

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1232 (June 2002), amended LR 38:2791 (November 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see 40:601 et seq.