§ 50-187. Walls and ceilings.

(a)

Maintenance. Walls and ceilings of a food service establishment, including doors, windows, skylights and similar closures, shall be maintained in good repair.

(b)

Construction. The walls, including nonsupporting partitions, wall coverings and ceilings of walk-in refrigerating units, food preparation areas, equipment-washing and utensil-washing areas, toilet rooms and vestibules shall be light colored, smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Concrete or pumice blocks used for interior wall construction in these locations shall be finished and sealed to provide an easily cleanable surface.

(c)

Exposed construction. Studs, joists and rafters shall not be exposed in walk-in refrigerating units, food preparation areas, food storage areas, equipment-washing and utensil-washing areas, toilet rooms and vestibules. If exposed in other rooms or areas, they shall be finished to provide an easily cleanable surface.

(d)

Utility line installation. Exposed utility service lines and pipes shall be installed in a way that does not obstruct or prevent cleaning of the walls and ceilings. Utility service lines and pipes shall not be unnecessarily exposed on walls or ceilings in walk-in refrigerating units, food preparation areas, equipment-washing and utensil-washing areas, toilet rooms and vestibules.

(e)

Attachments. Light fixtures, vent covers, wall-mounted fans, decorative materials and similar equipment attached to walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable and shall be maintained in good repair.

(f)

Covering material installation. Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached and sealed so as to be easily cleanable.

(Code 1970, § 11-103; Ord. No. 80-24, §§ 7.8—7.13, 9-23-80)