§ 50-171. Garbage and refuse.

Handling of garbage and refuse at a food service establishments shall be in compliance with the following:

(1)

Containers.

a.

Garbage and refuse shall be kept in durable, easily cleanable, insectproof and rodentproof containers that do not leak and do not absorb liquids. Plastic bags and wet-strength paper bags may be used to line these containers, and they may be used for storage inside the food service establishment.

b.

Containers used in food preparation and utensil-washing areas shall be kept covered after they are filled.

c.

Containers stored outside the establishment and dumpsters, compactors and compactor systems shall be easily cleanable, shall be provided with tightfitting lids, doors or covers and shall be kept covered when not in actual use. In containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.

d.

There shall be a sufficient number of containers to hold all the garbage and refuse that accumulates.

e.

Soiled containers shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent insect and rodent attraction. Each container shall be thoroughly cleaned on the inside and outside in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils or food preparation areas. Suitable facilities, including hot water and detergent or steam, shall be provided and used for washing containers. Liquid waste from compacting or cleaning operations shall be disposed of as sewage.

(2)

Storage.

a.

Garbage and refuse on the premises shall be stored in a manner to make them inaccessible to insects and rodents. Outside storage or unprotected plastic bags or wet-strength paper bags or baled units containing garbage or refuse is prohibited. Cardboard or other packaging material not containing garbage or food wastes need not be stored in covered containers.

b.

Garbage and refuse storage rooms, if used, shall be constructed of easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, washable materials; shall be kept clean; shall be insectproof and rodentproof; and shall be large enough to store the garbage and refuse containers that accumulate.

c.

Outside storage areas or enclosures shall be large enough to store the garbage and refuse containers that accumulate and shall be kept clean. Garbage and refuse containers, dumpsters and compactor systems located outside shall be stored on or above a smooth surface of nonabsorbent material, such as concrete or machine-laid asphalt, that is kept clean and maintained in good repair.

(3)

Disposal.

a.

Garbage and refuse shall be disposed of often enough to prevent the development of odor and the attraction of insects and rodents.

b.

Where garbage or refuse is burned on the premises, it shall be done by controlled incineration that prevents the escape of particulate matter in accordance with law. Areas around incineration facilities shall be clean and orderly.

(Code 1970, § 11-95; Ord. No. 80-24, §§ 6.21—6.23, 9-23-80)