Minnesota Administrative Rules

1540.0790 INSPECTION AND SANITATION OF VEHICLES.

Vehicles used by establishments in transporting meat and product shall be regularly inspected for cleanliness and shall be kept free of all soil, accumulated grease, or debris. When required such vehicles shall be thoroughly cleansed with hot water or steam and suitable detergent, followed by rinsing with clean water. Should any such vehicle or the meat or product being transported therein become soiled or otherwise insanitary due to accident, adverse weather, or any other causes, then such vehicle and cargo shall be restored to a sanitary condition and shall be reinspected by an inspector stationed at an official establishment before final delivery is made of cargo affected. No unwrapped or unpackaged meat or product shall be permitted to contact the floor of such vehicles.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31A.08

Published Electronically:

August 28, 2002