Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8310 - Food preparation areas

Rule 310.

(1) Food contact surfaces must be smooth, nontoxic, easily cleanable, durable, corrosion resistant, and nonabsorbent.
(2) Carpeting is prohibited in food preparation areas.
(3) Mechanical ventilation to the outside is required for all fuel-fired cooking equipment, including, but not limited to, stoves, ranges, ovens, and griddles.
(4) If residential hood ventilation is used, cooking equipment must be limited to residential stove and oven equipment.
(5) Mechanical ventilation to the outside may be required if a problem is evidenced.
(6) The use of deep fryers is prohibited.
(7) Live animals are prohibited in food preparation and eating areas.
(8) If the only food preparation is for feeding infants and toddlers, there must be a sink that is used exclusively for food preparation and clean up.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8310
2013 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2025 MR 10, Eff. 5/7/2025

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