1. A. Openings to a portion of the building that is part of the food establishment, or retail food store/market, or to the outdoors shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

   1. 1. filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls and ceilings;
   2. 2. closed, tight-fitting windows;
   3. 3. solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors; or

   4. 4. if windows or doors are kept open for ventilation or other purposes, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects by:

      1. a. 16 mesh to the inch (25.4 mm) screens;
      2. b. properly designed and installed air curtains; or
      3. c. other effective means approved by the department.
2. B. Establishment location, weather or other limiting conditions may be considered as part of an overall flying insect and other pest control program.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:331 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1425 (June 2002), LR 33:849 (May 2007).