PART 5: WATER, PLUMBING AND WASTE

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Subpart A - Water

05100 Source--Approved system (FDA Food Code 5-101.11).

DRINKING WATER must be obtained from an APPROVED source that is a PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM.

05105 Source--System flushing and disinfection (FDA Food Code 5-101.12).

A DRINKING WATER system must be flushed and disinfected before being placed in service after

construction, repair, or modification and after an emergency situation, such as a flood, that

might introduce contaminants into the system.

05110 Quality--Bottled drinking water (FDA Food Code 5-101.13).

BOTTLED DRINKING WATER used or sold for FOOD service must be obtained from APPROVED

sources in accordance with 21 C.F.R. 129 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water

and chapters 246-290 and 246-291 WAC.

05115 Quality--Standards (FDA Food Code 5-102.11).

Water used in FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS must meet DRINKING WATER quality standards in

accordance with chapters 246-290 and 246-291 WAC, except as specified under 05120.

05120 Quality--Nondrinking water (FDA Food Code 5-102.12).

(1) A nonDRINKING WATER supply must be used only if its use is APPROVED.

(2) NonDRINKING WATER must be used only for nonculinary purposes such as air

conditioning, nonFOOD EQUIPMENT cooling, fire protection and irrigation of nonFOOD

landscape foliage.

05125 Quality--Sampling (FDA Food Code 5-102.13).

Except when used as specified under 05120, water from a nonPUBLIC WATER SYSTEM must be

sampled and tested at least annually and as required by state water quality regulations.

05130 Quantity and availability--Sample report (FDA Food Code 5-102.14).

The most recent sample report for the nonPUBLIC WATER SYSTEM must be retained on file in the

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or the report must be maintained as specified by state water quality

regulations.

05135 Quantity and availability--Capacity (FDA Food Code 5-103.11).

(1) The water source and system must be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water

demands of the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.

(2) Hot water generation and distribution systems must be sufficient to meet the peak hot

water demands throughout the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.

05140 Distribution, delivery and retention--Pressure (FDA Food Code 5-103.12).

Water under pressure must be provided to all fixtures, EQUIPMENT, and nonFOOD EQUIPMENT

that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under 05150 (1) and (2)

to a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or in response to a temporary interruption of a water

supply need not be under pressure.

05145 Distribution, delivery and retention--System (FDA Food Code 5-104.11).

Water must be received from the source through the use of:

(1) An APPROVED public water main; or

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(2) One or more of the following that must be constructed, maintained, and operated

according to LAW:

Nonpublic water main, water pumps, pipes, hoses, connections and other

appurtenances;

Water transport vehicles; and
Water containers.

05150 Distribution, delivery and retention--Alternate water supply (FDA Food Code 5-104.12).

Water meeting the requirements specified under Part 5, Subpart A must be made available for

a mobile facility, for a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, without a permanent water supply,

and for a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT with a temporary interruption of its water supply through:

(1) A supply of containers of commercially BOTTLED DRINKING WATER;

(2) One or more closed portable water containers;

(3) An enclosed vehicular water tank;

(4) An on-PREMISES water storage tank; or

(5) Piping, tubing, or hoses connected to an adjacent APPROVED source.

Subpart B - Plumbing System

05200 Materials--Approved (FDA Food Code 5-201.11).

(1) A PLUMBING SYSTEM and hoses conveying water must be constructed and repaired with

APPROVED materials according to LAW.

(2) A water filter must be made of SAFE MATERIALS.

05205 Design, construction and installation--Approved system and cleanable fixtures (FDA

Food Code 5-202.11).

(1) A PLUMBING SYSTEM must be designed, constructed, and installed according to LAW.

(2) A PLUMBING FIXTURE such as a handwash sink, toilet or urinal must be EASILY

CLEANABLE.

05210 Design, construction and installation--Handwashing facility, installation (FDA Food

Code 5-202.12).

(1) A HANDWASHING SINK must be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least

100°F (38°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

(2) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwash sink.

(3) A self-closing, slow closing or metering faucet must provide a flow of water for at least

fifteen seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

(4) An automatic handwashing facility must be installed in accordance with manufacturer's

instructions.

(5) HANDWASHING SINKS in FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS must be adequately sized to allow a FOOD

EMPLOYEE to wash both hands simultaneously.

(6) FOOD EMPLOYEES offering FOOD samples, such as FOOD demonstrators , may have

HANDWASHING SINKS that meet the TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT requirements in

09225 if not handling raw MEAT, FISH or POULTRY.

05215 Design, construction and installation--Backflow prevention, air gap (FDA Food Code

5-202.13).

An air gap between the DRINKING WATER supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING

FIXTURES or EQUIPMENT must meet the definition of an APPROVED air gap in WAC 246-290-010.

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05220 Design, construction and installation--Backflow prevention device, design standard

(FDA Food Code 5-202.14).

A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system must meet

standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific

application and type of device in accordance with WAC 246-290-490 and 51-56-0600.

05225 Design, construction and installation--Conditioning device, design (FDA Food Code

5-202.15).

A water filter, screen and other water conditioning device installed on water lines must be

designed to facilitate disassembly for periodic service and cleaning. A water filter element

must be of the replaceable type.

05230 Numbers and capacities--Handwashing sinks (FDA Food Code 5-203.11).

(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, at least one HANDWASHING SINK, a

number of HANDWASHING SINKS necessary for their convenient use by EMPLOYEES in

areas specified under 05255, and not fewer than the number of HANDWASHING SINKS

required by LAW must be provided.

(2) If APPROVED and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the FOOD

operations involved, automatic handwashing facilities may be substituted for

HANDWASHING SINKS in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that has at least one HANDWASHING SINK.

05235 Numbers and capacities--Toilets and urinals (FDA Food Code 5-203.12).

(1) At least one toilet and not fewer than the toilets required by LAW must be provided. If

authorized by LAW and urinals are substituted for toilets, the substitution must be done

as specified by LAW.

(2) Except as specified under 09150, the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT HOLDER shall ensure

that toilet rooms are conveniently located within 200 feet of the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

and accessible to EMPLOYEES during all hours of operation.

(3) The FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT HOLDER shall ensure that toilet rooms are

conveniently located and accessible to patrons during all hours of operation if:

The establishment has customer seating for on-PREMISES consumption; and
The establishment was constructed or extensively remodeled after May 1, 1992.

(4) Toilet rooms in FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS may be used jointly by patrons and EMPLOYEES,

provided patrons accessing the toilet rooms are excluded from FOOD preparation areas

and FOOD storage areas with FOOD that is not PACKAGED.

05240 Numbers and capacities--Service sink (FDA Food Code 5-203.13).

(1) At least one service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain

must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor

cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

(2) Toilets and urinals may not be used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and

similar liquid waste.

05245 Numbers and capacities--Backflow prevention device, when required (FDA Food Code

5-203.14).

A PLUMBING SYSTEM must be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas

contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,

including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and

backflow prevention is required by LAW, by:

(1) Providing an air gap as specified under 05215; or

(2) Installing an APPROVED backflow prevention device as specified under 05220.

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05250 Numbers and capacities--Backflow prevention, carbonator.

Backflow prevention systems for carbonators must be installed as specified under

WAC 51-56-0600, Chapter 6 – water supply and distribution.

05255 Location and placement--Handwashing sinks (FDA Food Code 5-204.11).

A HANDWASHING SINK must be located:

(1) To allow convenient use by EMPLOYEES;

(2) Within twenty-five feet, or as APPROVED, of FOOD preparation, FOOD dispensing, and

WAREWASHING areas; and

(3) In, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms.

05260 Location and placement--Backflow prevention device (FDA Food Code 5-204.12).

A backflow prevention device must be located so that it can be serviced and maintained.

05265 Location and placement--Conditioning device (FDA Food Code 5-204.13).

A water filter, screen, and other water conditioning device installed on water lines must be

located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning.

05270 Operation and maintenance--Using a handwashing sink (FDA Food Code 5-205.11).

(1) A HANDWASHING SINK must be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for

EMPLOYEE use.

(2) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

(3) An automatic handwashing facility must be used in accordance with manufacturer's

instructions.

05275 Operation and maintenance--Prohibiting a cross connection (FDA Food Code 5-205.12).

(1) A PERSON may not create a cross connection by connecting a pipe or conduit between

the DRINKING WATER system and a nonDRINKING WATER system or a water system of

unknown quality.

(2) The piping of a nonDRINKING WATER system must be durably identified so that it is

readily distinguishable from piping that carries DRINKING WATER.

05280 Operation and maintenance--Scheduling inspection, testing, and service for water

system device (FDA Food Code 5-205.13).

A device such as a water treatment device or backflow preventer must be scheduled for

inspection, testing, and service, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and

WAC 51-56-0600 and as necessary to prevent device failure based on local water conditions,

and records demonstrating inspection, testing, and service must be maintained by the PERSON

IN CHARGE.

05285 Operation and maintenance--Water reservoir of fogging devices, cleaning (FDA Food

Code 5-205.14).

(1) A reservoir that is used to supply water to a device such as a produce fogger must be:

Maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; and
Cleaned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or according to the

procedures specified under subsection (2) of this section, whichever is more

stringent.

(2) Cleaning procedures must include at least the following steps and must be conducted

at least once a week:

Draining and complete disassembly of the water and aerosol contact parts;
Brush cleaning the reservoir, aerosol tubing, and discharge nozzles with a

suitable detergent solution;

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Flushing the complete system with water to remove the detergent solution and

particulate accumulation; and

Rinsing by immersing, spraying, or swabbing the reservoir, aerosol tubing, and

discharge nozzles with at least 50 MG/L hypochlorite solution.

05290 Operation and maintenance--System maintained in good repair (FDA Food Code

5-205.15).

A PLUMBING SYSTEM must be:

(1) Repaired according to LAW; and

(2) Maintained in good repair.

Subpart C - Mobile Water Tank and Mobile Food Establishment Water Tank

05300 Materials--Approved (FDA Food Code 5-301.11).

Materials that are used in the construction of a mobile water tank, MOBILE FOOD UNIT water

tank, and appurtenances must be:

(1) Safe;

(2) Durable, CORROSION-RESISTANT and nonabsorbent; and

(3) Finished to have a SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE surface.

05305 Design and construction--Enclosed system, sloped to drain (FDA Food Code 5-302.11).

A mobile water tank must be:

(1) Enclosed from the filling inlet to the discharge outlet; and

(2) Sloped to an outlet that allows complete drainage of the tank.

05310 Design and construction--Inspection and cleaning port, protected and secured (FDA

Food Code 5-302.12).

If a water tank is designed with an access port for inspection and cleaning, the opening must

be in the top of the tank and:

(1) Flanged upward at least one-half inch (13 mm); and

(2) Equipped with a port cover assembly that is:

Provided with a gasket and a device for securing the cover in place; and
Flanged to overlap the opening and sloped to drain.

05315 Design and construction--"V" type threads, use limitation (FDA Food Code 5-302.13).

A fitting with "V" type threads on a water tank or inlet or outlet must be allowed only when a

hose is permanently attached.

05320 Design and construction--Tank vent, protected (FDA Food Code 5-302.14).

If provided, a water tank vent must terminate in a downward direction and must be covered

with:

(1) 16 mesh to one inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screen or equivalent when the vent is in a

protected area; or

(2) A protective filter when the vent is in an area that is not protected from windblown dirt

and debris.

05325 Design and construction--Inlet and outlet, sloped to drain (FDA Food Code 5-302.15).

(1) A water tank and its inlet and outlet must be sloped to drain.

(2) A water tank inlet must be positioned so that it is protected from contaminants such as

waste discharge, road dust, oil or grease.

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05330 Design and construction--Hose, construction and identification (FDA Food Code

5-302.16).

A hose used for conveying DRINKING WATER from a water tank must be:

(1) Safe;

(2) Durable, CORROSION-RESISTANT, and nonabsorbent;

(3) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and

decomposition;

(4) Finished with a SMOOTH interior surface; and

(5) Clearly and durably identified as to its use if not permanently attached.

05335 Numbers and capacities--Filter, compressed air (FDA Food Code 5-303.11).

A filter that does not pass oil or oil vapors must be installed in the air supply line between the

compressor and DRINKING WATER system when compressed air is used to pressurize the water

tank system.

05340 Numbers and capacities--Protective cover or device (FDA Food Code 5-303.12).

A cap and keeper chain, closed cabinet, closed storage tube, or other APPROVED protective

cover or device must be provided for a water inlet, outlet and hose.

05345 Numbers and capacities--Mobile food unit tank inlet (FDA Food Code 5-303.13).

A mobile FOOD UNIT water tank inlet must be:

(1) Three-fourths inch (19.1 mm) in inner diameter or less; and

(2) Provided with a hose connection of a size or type that prevents its use for any other

service.

05350 Operation and maintenance--System flushing and sanitation (FDA Food Code 5-304.11).

A water tank, pump, and hoses must be flushed and SANITIZED before being placed in service

after construction, repair, modification, and periods of nonuse.

05355 Operation and maintenance--Using a pump and hoses, backflow prevention (FDA Food

Code 5-304.12).

A PERSON shall operate a water tank, pump, and hoses so that backflow and other

contamination of the water supply are prevented.

05360 Operation and maintenance--Protecting inlet, outlet, and hose fitting (FDA Food Code

5-304.13).

If not in use, a water tank and hose inlet and outlet fitting must be protected using a cover or

device as specified under 05340.

05365 Operation and maintenance--Tank, pump, and hoses, dedication (FDA Food Code

5-304.14).

(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, a water tank, pump, and hoses

used for conveying DRINKING WATER must be used for no other purpose.

(2) Water tanks, pumps, and hoses APPROVED for liquid FOODS may be used for conveying

DRINKING WATER if they are cleaned and SANITIZED before they are used to convey

water.

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Subpart D - Sewage, Other Liquid Waste, and Rainwater

05400 Mobile holding tank--Capacity and drainage (FDA Food Code 5-401.11).

A SEWAGE holding tank in a MOBILE FOOD UNIT must be:

(1) Sized fifteen percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank; and

(2) Sloped to a drain that is one inch (25 mm) in inner diameter or greater, equipped with a

shutoff valve.

05405 Retention, drainage, and delivery design, construction, and installation--Establishment

drainage system (200 FDA Food Code 5-402.10).

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT drainage systems, including grease traps, that convey SEWAGE must be

designed and installed as specified under 05205(1).

05410 Retention, drainage, and delivery design, construction, and installation--Backflow

prevention (FDA Food Code 5-402.11).

(1) Except as specified in subsections (2), (3), and (4) of this section, a direct connection

may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in

which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to floor drains that originate in refrigerated

spaces that are constructed as an integral part of the building.

(3) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING machine may have a direct connection between its

waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within five feet (1.5 mm) of a

trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly

vented floor drain trap.

(4) If allowed by LAW, a WAREWASHING sink may have a direct connection.

05415 Retention, drainage, and delivery location and placement--Grease trap (FDA Food Code

5-402.12).

If used, a grease trap must be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

05420 Retention, drainage, and delivery operation and maintenance--Conveying sewage (FDA

Food Code 5-402.13).

SEWAGE must be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE

system, on-site SEWAGE system, or other system, including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles,

waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, installed,

maintained, and operated according to LAW.

05425 Retention, drainage, and delivery operation and maintenance--Removing mobile food

unit wastes (FDA Food Code 5-402.14).

SEWAGE and other liquid wastes must be removed from a MOBILE FOOD UNIT at an APPROVED

waste SERVICING AREA or by a SEWAGE transport vehicle in such a way that a public health

HAZARD or nuisance is not created.

05430 Retention, drainage, and delivery operation and maintenance--Flushing a waste

retention tank (FDA Food Code 5-402.15).

A tank for liquid waste retention must be thoroughly flushed and drained in a sanitary manner

during the servicing operation.

05435 Disposal facility design and construction--Approved sewage disposal system (FDA

Food Code 5-403.11).

SEWAGE must be disposed through an APPROVED facility or system that is:

(1) A public SEWAGE treatment plant; or

(2) A SEWAGE disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained and operated

according to LAW.

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05440 Disposal facility design and construction--Other liquid wastes and rainwater (FDA Food

Code 5-403.12).

Condensate drainage and other liquids and rainwater that are not SEWAGE must be drained

from point of discharge to disposal according to LAW.

Subpart E - Refuse, Recyclables, and Returnables

05500 Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation--Indoor

storage area (FDA Food Code 5-501.10).

If located within the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, a storage area for REFUSE, recyclables and

returnables must meet the requirements specified under 06100, 06200, 06235, 06260, and

06265.

05505 Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation--Outdoor

storage surface (FDA Food Code 5-501.11).

An outdoor storage surface for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of

nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be SMOOTH, durable and sloped

to drain.

05510 Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation--Outdoor

enclosure (FDA Food Code 5-501.12).

If used, an outdoor enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of

durable and cleanable materials.

05515 Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and

installation--Receptacles (FDA Food Code 5-501.13).

(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, receptacles and waste handling

units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing

FOOD residue must be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and

nonabsorbent.

(2) Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage

inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, or within closed outside receptacles.

05520 Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and

installation--Receptacles in vending machines (FDA Food Code 5-501.14).

A REFUSE receptacle may not be located within a VENDING MACHINE, except that a receptacle

for BEVERAGE bottle crown closures may be located within a VENDING MACHINE.

05525 Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation--Outside

receptacles (FDA Food Code 5-501.15).

(1) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables used

with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT must

be designed and constructed to have tight fitting lids, doors, or covers.

(2) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE and recyclables such as an on-site

compactor must be installed so that accumulation of debris and insect and other rodent

attraction and harborage are minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around, and

if the unit is not installed flush with the base pad, under the unit.

05530 Facilities on the premises, numbers and capacities--Storage areas, rooms, and

receptacles, capacity and availability (FDA Food Code 5-501.16).

(1) An inside storage room and area and outside storage area and enclosure, and

receptacles must be of sufficient capacity to hold REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables

that accumulate.

(2) A receptacle must be provided in each area of the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or PREMISES

where REFUSE is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or

returnables are placed.

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(3) If disposable towels are used at HANDWASHING SINKS, a waste receptacle must be

located at each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS.

05535 Facilities on the premises, numbers and capacities--Toilet room receptacle, covered

(FDA Food Code 5-501.17).

A toilet room used by females must be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary

napkins.

05540 Facilities on the premises, numbers and capacities--Cleaning implements and supplies

(FDA Food Code 5-501.18).

(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, suitable cleaning implements and

supplies such as high pressure pumps, hot water, steam, and detergent must be

provided as necessary for effective cleaning of receptacles and waste handling units

for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables.

(2) If APPROVED, off-PREMISES-based cleaning services may be used if on-PREMISES

cleaning implements and supplies are not provided.

05545 Facilities on the premises, location and placement--Storage areas, redeeming

machines, receptacles and waste handling units, location (FDA Food Code 5-501.19).

(1) An area designated for REFUSE, recyclables, returnables, and, except as specified in

subsection (2) of this section, a redeeming machine for recyclables or returnables must

be located so that it is separate from FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and

SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and a public health HAZARD or nuisance is not

created.

(2) A redeeming machine may be located in the PACKAGED FOOD storage area or

CONSUMER area of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS and

SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are not subject to contamination from the

machines and a public health HAZARD or nuisance is not created.

(3) The location of receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and

returnables may not create a public health HAZARD or nuisance or interfere with the

cleaning of adjacent space.

05550 Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance--Storing refuse, recyclables, and

returnables (FDA Food Code 5-501.110).

REFUSE, recyclables and returnables must be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so

that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents.

05555 Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance--Areas, enclosures, and

receptacles, good repair (FDA Food Code 5-501.111).

Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be

maintained in good repair.

05560 Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance--Outside storage prohibitions

(FDA Food Code 5-501.112).

(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, REFUSE receptacles not meeting

the requirements specified under 05515(1) such as receptacles that are not

rodent-resistant, unprotected plastic bags and paper bags, or baled units that contain

materials with FOOD residue may not be stored outside.

(2) Cardboard or other packaging material that does not contain FOOD residues and that is

awaiting regularly scheduled delivery to a recycling or disposal site may be stored

outside without being in a covered receptacle if it is stored so that it does not create a

rodent harborage problem.

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05565 Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance--Covering receptacles (FDA

Food Code 5-501.113).

Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be kept

covered:

(1) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units:

Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use; or
After they are filled; and

(2) With tight fitting lids or doors if kept outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.

05570 Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance--Using drain plugs (FDA Food

Code 5-501.114).

Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must

have drain plugs in place.

05575 Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance--Maintaining refuse areas and

enclosures (FDA Food Code 5-501.115).

A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be maintained

free of unnecessary items, as specified under 06565, and clean.

05580 Facilities on the premises, operation and maintenance--Cleaning receptacles (FDA

Food Code 5-501.116).

(1) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must

be thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS,

LINENS, or SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES, and waste water must be

disposed of as specified under 05420.

(2) Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables

must be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup

of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.

05585 Removal--Frequency (FDA Food Code 5-502.11).

REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be removed from the PREMISES at a frequency that

minimizes the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor

insects and rodents.

05590 Removal--Receptacles or vehicles (FDA Food Code 5-502.12).

REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables must be removed from the PREMISES by way of:

(1) Portable receptacles that are constructed and maintained according to LAW; or

(2) A transport vehicle that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to LAW.

05595 Facilities for disposal and recycling--Community or individual facility (FDA Food Code

5-503.11).

Solid waste not disposed of through the SEWAGE system such as through grinders and pulpers

must be recycled or disposed of in an APPROVED public or private community recycling or

REFUSE facility; or solid waste must be disposed of in an individual REFUSE facility such as a

landfill or incinerator which is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to LAW.

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