16 Tex. Admin. Code § 117.83 - Sanitation Requirements for Massage Establishments
(a) Each massage establishment shall be
maintained in accordance with applicable state and local sanitary or health
codes and regulations.
(b) A
massage establishment and all fixed equipment shall:
(1) be thoroughly cleaned on a routine
basis;
(2) be rendered free from
harmful organisms by the application of an accepted bactericidal agent;
and
(3) be in good working
condition at all times.
(c) Toilet facilities shall be kept clean,
sanitary, and in working order at all times. Restrooms shall not be used as
storage rooms.
(d) Each location
shall provide hand washing facilities, including hot and cold running water,
located near or adjacent to the toilet room or rooms. Hot air blowers or
suitable holders for sanitary towels and dispensers for soap shall be provided,
and be adequately supplied at all times.
(e) All trash containers must be emptied
daily and kept clean by washing or using plastic liners.
(f) Disposable sheets, towels, or protectors
which cannot be disinfected will be disposed of in a waste receptacle
immediately after use.
(g)
Furniture, equipment, and other fixtures shall be of a washable material and
kept clean and in good repair. Electrical equipment shall be kept sanitary and
safe at all times.
(h) Clean linens
shall be used on each client.
(i)
After linens have been used once, they must be deposited in a fully closed or
partially closed container and shall not be used again until properly washed
and disinfected in chlorinated bleach and hot water.
(j) Lubricants, including oils, must be kept
in closed containers.
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