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

US FDA Food Code 2026 6-501.110-115: 6-501.110 to 6-501.115 Lockers, pest control, maintenance tools, premises and animals

Employees who regularly change on site use the dressing rooms, and lockers or other facilities are used for clothing and possessions. The premises are kept free of insects, rodents and other pests by routinely inspecting incoming food and supplies and the premises, using trapping or other control methods under 7-202.12, 7-206.12 and 7-206.13 when pests are found (Pf), and eliminating harbourage; dead or trapped pests are removed often enough to prevent accumulation, decomposition or attraction. Brooms, mops, vacuums and similar tools are stored so they cannot contaminate food or clean items and in an orderly way that lets the area be cleaned. The premises are kept free of litter and of items not needed for operation or maintenance, such as unused or broken equipment. Live animals are not allowed on the premises (Pf) except, where no contamination can result, edible or aquarium fish and shellfish or crustacea on ice, refrigerated or in display tanks; patrol and sentry dogs; service animals controlled by the disabled employee or person in customer areas not used for preparation; pets in common dining areas of institutional care facilities outside meal times with partitioning, stored condiments and cleaning before the next meal; caged animals in areas not used for food; fish bait stored without contamination risk; and, if approved, pet dogs in outdoor dining areas.

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  • 11.2.4 11.2.4 Pest monitoring and detection

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Other controls in Chapter 6: Physical facilities – US FDA Food Code 2026

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