3717-1-06(A) Physical facilities: materials for construction and repair

Indoor areas - surface characteristics

(1)

Except as specified in paragraph (A)(2) of this rule, materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are to be:

(a)

Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service operation or retail food establishment activities are conducted;

(b)

Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas; and

(c)

Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service operation or mobile retail food establishment servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

(2)

In a temporary food service operation or temporary retail food establishment:

(a)

A floor if graded to drain, may be concrete, machine-laid asphalt; or dirt or gravel if it is covered with mats, removable platforms, duckboards, or other approved materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and

(b)

Walls and ceilings may be constructed of a material that protects the interior from the weather and windblown dust and debris.