Section 25-A816. PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM THE PREMISES - FOOD STORAGE

816.1Except as specified in §§ 816.2 and 816.3, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 

 

(a)In a clean, dry location;

 

(b)Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

 

(c)At least fifteen centimeters (15 cm) or six inches (6 in.) above the floor.

 

816.2Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than fifteen centimeters (15 cm) or six inches (6 in.) above the floor on case lot handling equipment as specified in § 1534. 

 

816.3Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. 

 

authority

Sections 4 and 10 of An Act Relating to the adulteration of foods and drugs in the District of Columbia, approved February 17, 1898 (30 Stat. 246: D.C. Official Code §§ 48-104 and 48-110 (2009 Repl.)); Section 7 of An Act Making Appropriations to provide for the expenses for the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and three, and for other purposes (32 Stat.627: D.C. Official Code § 47-2834(a)(1), (a)(2), and (b) (2005 Repl.)); and Mayor’s Order 2002-103, dated June 18, 2002 and Mayor’s Order 98-139, dated August 20, 1998.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 6184, 6239 (July 5, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012).