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Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15
15
Part 13
Subpart 75
Chapter 3
15 Miss. Code R. Part 13, Subpart 75, Chapter 3
Regulation Governing the Manufacture, Storage and Handling of Ice
MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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3.1.1
To establish a uniform regulation for all plants within the State of Mississippi for
3.2.1
The term “ice” as used herein shall include the product in any form obtained as a
3.2.2
An “ice plant” is any place or establishment where ice is manufactured, stored, or
3.2.3
“Adequate” means that which is needed to accomplish the intended purpose in
3.2.4
“Plant” means the building or buildings or parts thereof, used in connection with
3.2.5
“Sanitize” means adequate treatment for surfaces by a process that is effective in
3.2.6
“Stand-alone ice vending machine” means a free-standing, on-demand ice plant
3.3.1
The grounds around an ice plant under the control of the operator shall be free
3.3.2
Improperly stored equipment, litter, waste, refuse, and uncut weeds or grass
3.3.3
Excessively dusty roads, yards, or parking lots that may constitute a source of
3.3.4
Inadequately drained areas that may contribute contamination to ice products
3.4.1
Plant buildings and structures shall be suitable in size, construction, and design to
3.4.2
Provide sufficient space for such placement of equipment and storage of materials
3.4.3
Provide separation by partition, location, or other effective means for those
3.4.4
Provide adequate lighting to handwashing areas, dressing and locker rooms, and
3.4.5
Provide adequate ventilation or control equipment to minimize odors and noxious
3.4.6
Provide, where necessary, effective screening or other protection against birds,
3.5.1
All water used in the manufacture of ice shall be of a quality meeting the
3.5.2
Submerging or spraying of ice cakes shall be carried out only with water of
3.5.3
Cross connections between water supplies of approved quality and unapproved
3.6.1
Sewage disposal shall be made into an adequate sewage system or disposed of
3.7.1
Plumbing shall be of adequate size and design and adequately installed and
3.7.2
Carry sufficient quantities of water to required locations throughout the plant
3.7.3
Properly convey sewage and liquid disposable waste from the plant
3.7.4
Not constitute a source of contamination
3.7.5
Provide adequate floor drainage in all areas where floors are subject to flooding
3.8.1
Each plant shall provide its employees with adequate toilet and associated handwashing facilities within the plant. Toilet rooms shall be furnished with toilet
3.9.1
Adequate and convenient facilities for hand washing and, where appropriate, hand
3.10.1
Rubbish and any offal shall be so conveyed, stored, and disposed of as to
3.11.1
All plant equipment and utensils should be (1) suitable for their intended use, (2)
3.12.1
No person affected by disease in a communicable form, or while a carrier of such
3.12.2
All persons while working in direct contact with ice shall
3.12.3
Wear clean outer garments, maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness, and
3.12.4
Wash their hands thoroughly (and sanitize if necessary to prevent contamination
3.12.5
Remove all insecure jewelry and, during periods where ice is manipulated by
3.12.6
If gloves are used in ice handling, maintain them in an intact, clean and sanitary
3.12.7
Wear hair nets, headbands, caps, or other effective hair restraints
3.12.8
Take any other necessary precautions to prevent contamination of foods with
3.13.1
All bags, boxes, or other containers of ice intended for human consumption must
3.13.2
All stand-alone ice vending machines must clearly display the permit number,