Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 750.345 – Walls and Ceilings of Food Preparation Areas | Midpage
§ 750.345
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 750.345
Walls and Ceilings of Food Preparation Areas
AUTHORITY: Implementing the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act [410 ILCS 620] and the Sanitary Food Preparation Act [410 ILCS 650] and authorized by Section 21 of the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act [410 ILCS 620/21], Section 11.1 of the Sanitary Food Preparation Act [410 ILCS 650/11.1] and the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act [410 ILCS 625].DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
a) Ceilings shall be made of wood, canvas or other material that protects the interior of the establishment from the weather. Walls and ceilings of food preparation areas shall be constructed in a way that prevents the entrance of insects. Doors to food preparation areas shall be solid or screened and shall be self-closing. Screening material used for the walls, doors or windows shall be at least 16 mesh to the inch.
b) Counter-service openings shall not be larger than necessary for the particular operation conducted. These openings shall be provided with tight-fitting solid or screened doors or windows or shall be provided with fans installed and operated to restrict the entrance of flying insects. Counter-service openings shall be kept closed, except when in actual use.