1709.16 INSECT, RODENT AND ANIMAL CONTROL.
   (a)   Insect and Rodent Control.
(1)   Effective measures intended to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches and other insects on the premises shall be utilized. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
(2)   Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents. Outside openings shall be protected against the entrance of insects by tight-fitting, self-closing doors, closed windows, screening, controlled air currents or other means. Screen doors shall be self-closing, and screens for windows, doors, skylights, transoms, intake and exhaust air ducts and other openings to the outside shall be tight-fitting and free of breaks. Screening materials shall not be less than sixteen-mesh to the inch.
   (b)   Animal Control. Live animals shall be excluded from within the food establishment operational premises under the control of the licenseholder. This exclusion does not apply to edible fish, crustacea, shellfish or to fish in aquariums. Patrol dogs accompanying security or police officers, and guide dogs or hearing dogs accompanying blind or deaf persons shall be permitted in the establishment.
(Res. 94. Passed 6-29-88.)