There shall be present in food establishment operations, (meat, bakery and deli) only those poisonous or toxic materials necessary for maintaining the operation, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
(a) Poisonous and toxic materials are to be kept in their original containers, or the containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be prominently and distinctly labeled for easy identification of contents.
(b) Poisonous or toxic materials consist of the following categories:
(1) Pesticides
(2) Detergents, sanitizers and related cleaning or drying agents
(3) Flammables
(4) Corrosives
(c) Each of the four categories set forth in subsection (b) hereof shall be stored and physically located separate from each other. All poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored in cabinets or in a similar physically separate place used for no other purposes. To preclude contamination, poisonous or toxic materials shall not be stored above food, food equipment, utensils, or single-service articles; except that this requirement does not prohibit the convenient equipment availability of detergents or sanitizers at utensil or washing stations.
(d) Bactericides, cleaning compounds or other compounds intended for use on food contact surfaces shall not be used in a way that leaves a toxic residue on such surfaces that constitutes a hazard to employees or other persons.
(e) Poisonous or toxic materials shall not be used in a way that contaminates food, equipment or utensils; nor in a way that constitutes a hazard to employees or other persons; nor in a way other than in full compliance with the manufacturers' labeling.
(f) Personal medications shall not be stored in food storage, preparation or service areas.
(g) First aid supplies shall be stored in a way that prevents them from contaminating food and food contact surfaces.
(Res. 94. Passed 6-29-88.)