All food must be stored in an approved facility. Food shall be covered and stored as to be protected and kept free from contamination. Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor on approved shelving.

Food shall be protected from cross-contamination.

All food shall be manufactured, produced, prepared, packed, stored, transported, kept for sale, and served so as to be pure, free from contamination, adulteration, and spoilage. Linen may be used to line a container for service of food if replaced each time container is refilled.

Food shall be thawed under refrigeration; completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles; in microwave oven; during the cooking process.

The interior premises of each food facility shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; all clean and soiled linen shall be properly stored; non-food items shall be stored and displayed separate from food and food-contact surfaces. No sleeping accommodations shall be in any room where food is prepared, stored or sold.

Utensils and equipment shall be handled and stored so as to be protected from contamination.

All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards.

Wiping cloths used to wipe service counters, scales or other surfaces that may come into contact with food shall be used only once unless kept in clean water with adequate sanitizer.

Walls/ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers.

A separate room, or designated area away from food, food storage, and toilet rooms shall be provided for employees to change and store their clothing and personal effects.