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.

Handwashing soap and single-use towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers; dispensers shall be maintained in good repair.

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.

Non-food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.

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 food facility shall at all times be constructed and maintained so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

A food facility shall at all times be constructed and maintained so as to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Adequate lighting shall be provided in all areas to facilitate cleaning and inspection. Light fixtures in areas where open food is stored, served, prepared, and where utensils are washed shall be of shatterproof construction or protected with light shields.

A separate area away from food shall be provided for the storage of cleaning equipment and supplies. A janitorial sink or mop basin shall be provided for general cleaning purposes and for the disposal of mop bucket wastes and other liquid wastes.