La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIII-4515

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

Section XXIII-4515 - Restricted Operations [formerly paragraph 22:34-6]

A. Boiled peanuts shall be handled in accordance with guidelines set by the state health officer.

B. Hot tamales shall be handled in accordance with guidelines set by the state health officer.

C. Seafood

1. Boiled seafood shall be cooked and handled in accordance with guidelines set by the state health officer.

2. Oysters sold by the sack must be in an enclosed, mechanically refrigerated vehicle and comply with §1101 of this Part.

3. Live crabs or crawfish sold by the bushel or sack must be stored either on ice in an enclosed, insulated vehicle or in an enclosed mechanically refrigerated vehicle and comply with §1101 of this Part.

4. Raw shrimp vendors:

a. shall store their shrimp in containers such as ice chests which are smooth, impervious and easily cleanable. The use of styrofoam is prohibited;

b. shall maintain shrimp at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) in accordance with §1309 of this Part;

c. shall provide a minimum one gallon container of sanitizer solution at the proper strength in accordance with §2513. A.2 of this Part to rinse hands, scoops, scales, ice chests, etc., as needed; and

d. shall provide paper hand towels and a waste receptacle.

5. Waste water from any seafood vendor shall be disposed of properly in accordance with §2901 of this Part. Waste water shall be collected in an approved, covered, labeled container for proper disposal. The discharging of waste water onto the ground or into a storm drainage system is prohibited.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIII-4515

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:337 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1431 (June 2002).

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