410 IAC 7-15.5-51 Poisonous or toxic materials

Sec. 51. (a) There shall be present in bed and breakfast establishments only those poisonous or toxic materials necessary for maintaining the establishment, cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils, and controlling insects and rodents. (b) Containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be prominently and distinctly labeled according to law for easy identification of contents. (c) Poisonous or toxic materials consist of the following categories: (1) Insecticides and rodenticides. (2) Detergents, sanitizers, and related cleaning or drying agents, and caustics, acids, polishes, and other chemicals. (d) Each of the preceding two (2) categories of poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored and physically located separate from each other. All poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored in cabinets or in a similar physically separate place used for no other purpose. To preclude contamination, poisonous or toxic materials shall not be stored above food, food equipment, utensils, or single-service articles, except that this requirement does not prohibit the convenient availability of detergents or sanitizers at utensil or dishwashing stations. (e) Bactericides, cleaning compounds, or other compounds intended for use on food contact surfaces shall not be used in a way that leaves a toxic residue on such surfaces or that constitutes a hazard to employees or other persons. (f) Poisonous or toxic materials shall not be used in a way that contaminates food, equipment, or utensils, nor in a way that constitutes a hazard to employees or other persons, nor in a way other than in full compliance with the manufacturer's labeling. (g) Personal medications shall not be stored in food storage, preparation, or service areas. (h) First aid supplies shall be stored in a way that prevents them from contaminating food and food contact surfaces.