Town of Salem, NH Article XIX Toxic Materials; Property Maintenance

§ 270-45 Toxic materials.

A. Toxic materials stored.

(1) No toxic materials shall be kept in food service establishments or retail food stores except those:

(a) Offered for retail sale; or

(b) Necessary to maintain the premises, clean and sanitize equipment and utensils, and control insects and rodents.

(2) Containers of toxic materials used in food service establishments or retail food stores shall be prominently and distinctly labeled for easy identification of contents.

(3) All toxic materials shall be stored in cabinets or in similar physically separated compartments or facilities used for no other purpose.

(4) Toxic materials shall not be stored above food, food equipment, utensils, or single-service articles, except that this requirement shall not prohibit the convenient availability of detergent or sanitizers at utensil or dishwashing stations.

(5) Bactericides, cleaning compounds or other compounds intended for use on food-contact surfaces shall not be used so as to leave a toxic residue on such surfaces, nor in a way which constitutes a hazard to employees or other persons.

(6) Toxic materials shall be used:

(a) In full compliance with the manufacturer's labeling;

(b) In a manner which precludes contaminating food, equipment, or utensils; and

(c) In a manner which protects against hazards to employees or other persons.

(7) Personal medications shall not be stored in food storage, preparation or service areas.

(8) First-aid supplies shall be stored so as to prevent them from contaminating food and food-contact surfaces.

B. Prohibitions.

(1) Prohibition against use of food containers for storage of toxic materials. Food containers shall not be used to store, transport, or dispense poisonous or toxic materials.

(2) Prohibition against use of poisonous or toxic material containers. Containers previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials shall not be used to store, transport, or dispense food.

§ 270-46 Maintaining premises.

A. Litter. Food service establishments and retail food stores and all parts of the property used in connection with operation of them shall be kept free of litter.

B. Walking and driving surfaces.

(1) The walking and driving surfaces of all exterior areas of food service establishments and retail food stores shall be surfaced with:

(a) Concrete;

(b) Asphalt;

(c) Gravel; or

(d) Similar material effectively treated to facilitate maintenance and minimize dust.

(2) These surfaces shall be graded to prevent pooling of water.

C. Storage on the premises. Only articles necessary to the operation and maintenance of the food service establishment or retail food store shall be stored on the premises.

D. Traffic in food preparation and utensil washing areas. The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and utensil washing areas shall be prohibited.

E. Storage and maintenance of tools and cleaning equipment. Tools and cleaning equipment, including but not limited to brooms, mops, and vacuum cleaners, shall be:

(1) Maintained and stored so as to prevent contamination of food, utensils, equipment or linens; and

(2) Stored in an orderly manner which facilitates the cleaning of the storage location.