US FDA Food Code 2026
Chapter 6: Physical facilities – US FDA Food Code 2026

US FDA Food Code 2026 6-501.11-19: 6-501.11 to 6-501.19 Facility repair, cleaning and toilet room doors

Physical facilities are kept in good repair and cleaned as often as needed, with routine cleaning done when the least food is exposed (for example after closing), except for spills. Floors are cleaned by dustless methods (wet cleaning, vacuuming, treated dust mops or brooms with dust-arresting compounds), with spills between routine cleans allowed to be spot cleaned with a little absorbent compound. Intake and exhaust ducts are cleaned and filters changed so they are not a contamination source, and outside vents cause no hazard, nuisance or unlawful discharge. Food preparation sinks, handwashing sinks and warewashing equipment are not used to clean maintenance tools, prepare maintenance materials or dispose of mop water (Pf). Mops are hung to air dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. Sawdust, shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth and similar materials are not used on floors except for spot cleaning spills. Plumbing fixtures are cleaned as often as needed, and toilet room doors are kept closed except during cleaning and maintenance.

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  • 11.1.1 11.1.1 Maintenance and cleaning: general

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