S.C. Code Regs. § § 5-370

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 5-370 - General Requirements for Sales Areas

All foods and cosmetics displayed in the sales area (whether for sale on a retail basis or wholesale basis) shall be wholesome and unadulterated. The following shall also apply:

(1) Packed foods for human consumption in cloth or paper containers and packages shall not be stored directly on the floor.

(2) Canned and packaged food and cosmetic display racks and shelving shall be kept clean and in good repair.

(3) All unwrapped cereal, bakery, meat and candy products shall be displayed in a sanitary container or showcase and protected from handling by the public.

(4) Metal food containers shall be free of seam, rim, and severe distortions and body dents as well as leaks.

(5) Cereal products, including but not limited to grits, flour, meal and breakfast cereals, as well as other food items packaged in paper or cloth containers, shall be free from open tears, rips, insects, and water damage.

(6) Animal foods shall be displayed separately from human food products.

(7) Any article of food normally used for human consumption but intended by the establishment to be used other than for human consumption shall be marked by the owner in accordance with methods described by the Department in such a way as to indicate plainly that the article is not to be sold as human food.

(8) Perishable and potentially hazardous foods shall be stored and/or displayed at a safe temperature in keeping with good trade practices to insure that when the food reaches the consumer it is safe and fit for human consumption.

(9) All refrigerated food display cases, food storage refrigerators and walk-in coolers shall be equipped with an accurate visible thermometer located in the warmest storage area. All coolers shall be kept clean and in good repair.

(10) All frozen food shall be held at an air temperature of 0° F. or lower. The internal product temperature shall not exceed 10° F. at any time.

(11) If both salvaged and nonsalvaged merchandise are offered for sale on the same premises, all salvaged merchandise must be displayed in a section separate and apart from nonsalvaged merchandise or the salvaged merchandise must be stamped or marked plainly to indicate to the consumer that it is salvaged. If salvaged merchandise is displayed in a separate section, such section must be designated by a placard or sign with the following wording "Salvaged Merchandise" of sufficient size and contrast to be readily seen by the consumer.

S.C. Code Regs. § 5-370