4.2. Food handling area. 2:12

Food management area, buildings, food storage facilities

Food management area

The area and premises must not be flooded, protected from extraneous odours, dust, smoke and other sources of contaminants.

The place of unloading and loading of raw materials must be under a roof to protect products from environmental effects.

The area of the food management area must be maintained and clean and well lit, fenced, easy to clean, covered with watertight coating, with slopes to prevent accumulation of rainwater.

Drainage facilities must be safe and maintained continuously.

Household waste containers are covered with a lid.

Dogs, cats and other pets may not be present in the food management area.

Pest control shall be carried out periodically.

Buildings

Buildings must be suitably suited to all technological processes and meet hygiene requirements.

Be installed in such a way as to maintain adequate temperatures and humidity.

There must be no openings through which rodents and insects, environmental pollutants (smoke, dust, etc.) can enter.

It is necessary to separate production operations by installing additional walls and partitions.

Food storage facilities (warehouses)

Food storage facilities must be clean and hygienic.

The food is kept up from the floor and away from the walls.

Different types of food shall be kept separately if different storage conditions are specified.

In warehouses, food must be periodically checked and meet the requirements set forth by legal acts.

Requirements for outdoor cafes

• • The tables in outdoor cafes must be smooth and easy to clean.
  • It is recommended to install umbrellas or roofs above the tables. To protect food from adverse environmental effects,
  • It is recommended to serve covered food if outdoor cafe tables are placed close to the carriageway