(A) Indoor storage
area.
If located within the food service operation or retail food
establishment, a storage area for refuse, recyclables, or returnables
shall
is to
meet the requirements specified under paragraph (A)(1) of rule
3717-1-06 of the Administrative
Code and paragraphs (A) to (H), (M), and (N) of rule
3717-1-06.1 of the
Administrative Code.
(B)
Outdoor storage surface.
An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, or
returnables shall
is
to be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt
and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
(C) Outdoor enclosure.
If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or
returnables shall
is
to be constructed of durable and cleanable materials.
(D) Receptacles.
(1)
Except as
specified in paragraph (D)(2) of this rule, receptacles and waste handling
units for refuse, recyclables, or returnables and for use with materials
containing food residue are to be durable, cleanable, insect-resistant and
rodent-resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent.
(2)
Plastic and wet
strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the food
service operation or retail food establishment, or within closed outside
receptacles.
Receptacles and waste handling units
for refuse, recyclables, or returnables and for use with materials containing
food residue shall be durable, cleanable, insect-resistant and
rodent-resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent. This paragraph does not prohibit
the use of plastic and wet strength paper bags that may be used to line
receptacles for storage inside the food service operation or retail food
establishment, or within closed outside receptacles.
(E) Receptacles in vending
machines.
A refuse receptacle may
is not be
located
permitted within a vending
machine.
(F) Outside
receptacles.
(1) Receptacles and waste
handling units for refuse, recyclables, or returnables used with materials
containing food residue and used outside the food service operation or retail
food establishment shall
are to be designed and constructed to have
tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers.
(2) Receptacles and waste handling units for
refuse or recyclables such as an on- site compactor shall
are to be
installed so that accumulation of debris and insect and 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.
(G) Storage areas, rooms, and
receptacles - capacity and availability.
(1)
An inside storage room and area, outside storage area and enclosure, and
receptacles shall
is
to be of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables
that accumulate.
(2) A receptacle
shall
is to be
provided in each area of the food service operation, retail food establishment
or premises where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where
recyclables or returnables are placed.
(3) If disposable towels are used at
handwashing sinks, a waste receptacle shall
is to be located
at each sink or group of adjacent sinks.
(H) Toilet room receptacle - covered.
A toilet room used by females shall
is to be
provided
equipped with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins.
(I) Cleaning
implements and supplies.
Suitable cleaning implements and supplies such as high pressure
pumps, hot water, steam, and detergent shall
are to be
provided as necessary for effective cleaning of receptacles and waste handling
units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables. If approved by the licensor,
off-premises-based cleaning services may be used when on-premises cleaning
implements and supplies are not provided.
(J) Storage areas, redeeming machines,
receptacles and waste handling units - location.
(1) An area designated for refuse,
recyclables, returnables, or a redeeming machine for recyclables or
returnables, shall
is to be located so that it is separate from food,
equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, and single-use articles
and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.
This provision does not prohibit a redeeming machine
located in the packaged food storage area or consumer area of a food service
operation or retail food establishment if food, equipment, utensils, linens,
single-service articles, or single-use articles are not subject to
contamination from the machines 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 service operation or retail food
establishment if food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service articles, or
single-use articles are not subject to contamination from the machines and a
public health hazard or nuisance is not created.
(2)(3)
The location of receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables,
or returnables may not
cannot create a public health hazard or nuisance or
interfere with the cleaning of adjacent space.
(K) Storing refuse, recyclables, and
returnables.
Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall
are to be stored
in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects
and rodents.
(L) Areas,
enclosures, and receptacles - good repair.
Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse,
recyclables, or returnables shall
are to be maintained in good repair.
(M) Outside storage
prohibitions
limitations.
(1)
Except as specified in paragraph (M)(2) of this rule,
refuse receptacles not meeting the requirements specified under paragraph (D)
of this rule, such as receptacles that are not rodent-resistant, unprotected
plastic bags and paper bags, or baled units that contain materials with food
residue cannot 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.
Refuse receptacles not meeting the
requirements specified under paragraph (D) of this rule, 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.
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.
(N) Covering receptacles.
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables,
or returnables shall
are to be kept covered:
(1) Inside the food service operation or
retail food establishment if the receptacles and units:
(a) Contain food residue and are not in
continuous use; or
(b) After they
are filled; and
(2) With
tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service operation or
retail food establishment.
(O) Using drain plugs.
Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse,
recyclables, or returnables shall
are to have drain plugs in place.
(P) Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures.
A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or
returnables shall
is
to be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items, as specified under
paragraph (N) of rule
3717-1-06.4 of the
Administrative Code.
(Q)
Cleaning receptacles.
(1) Receptacles and
waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, or returnables
shall
are to
be thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment,
utensils, linens, single-service articles, or single-use articles, and waste
water
shall
is
to be disposed of as specified under paragraph (E) of rule
3717-1-05.3 of the
Administrative Code.
(2) Soiled
receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables
shall
are to
be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup
of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.
(R) Removal - frequency.
Refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall
are to be
removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of
objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and
rodents.
(S) Receptacles or
vehicles.
Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall
are to be
removed from the premises by way of:
(1) Portable receptacles that are constructed
and maintained so that a nuisance is not created; or
(2) A transport vehicle that is constructed,
maintained, and operated so that a nuisance is not created.
(T) Facilities for disposal and
recycling - community or individual facility.
Solid waste not disposed of through the sewage system such as
through grinders and pulpers shall
is to be recycled or disposed of in an approved public
or private community recycling or refuse facility; or solid waste
shall
is to be
disposed of in an individual refuse facility such as a landfill or incinerator
which is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law.
