Section 410IAC7-24-439. Separation of poisonous or toxic materials

   (a) Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

(1) separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and

(2) locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above:

(A) food;

(B) equipment;

(C) utensils;

(D) linens; and

(E) single-service or single-use articles.

This section does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

  (b) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a)(1) is a critical or noncritical item based on the determination of whether or not the violation significantly contributes to food contamination, an illness, or environmental health hazard.

  (c) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a)(2) is a critical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-439; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 903; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)