Minnesota Administrative Rules

4626.1395 6-202.15 OUTER OPENINGS; PROTECTED.

A.

Except in temporary food establishments, openings to a portion of a building that is not part of the food establishment or to the outdoors shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(1)

filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(2)

closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(3)

solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

B.

Except as specified in item C, if windows or doors are kept open for ventilation or other purposes, or the food operation is conducted in a temporary food establishment that is not provided with windows and solid doors, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(1)

16 mesh to 25.4 millimeters (one inch) screens;

(2)

properly designed and installed air curtains; or

(3)

other effective means.

C.

Item B does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

History:

23 SR 519

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007