Section 410IAC7-24-388. Storage areas, redeeming machines, receptacles, and waste handling units; location

   (a) An area designated for:

(1) refuse;

(2) recyclables;

(3) returnables; and

(4) except as specified in subsection (b), a redeeming machine for recyclables or returnables;

shall be located so that it is separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.

  (b) A redeeming machine may be located in the packaged food storage area or consumer area of a retail food establishment if:

(1) food;

(2) equipment;

(3) utensils;

(4) linens; and

(5) single-service and single-use articles;

are not subject to contamination from the machines and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.

  (c) The location of receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables may not:

(1) create a public health hazard or nuisance; or

(2) interfere with the cleaning of adjacent space.

  (d) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-388; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 894; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)