LAC 51:VII.2709. Counter Freezers [formerly paragraph 8:013]

A. The processing, handling, and distribution of milk and milk products in the manufacture of frozen desserts shall conform to the minimum requirements for Grade A milk as prescribed in this Part. All milk and milk products shall be of quality approved by the state health officer. Counter freezer operations which freeze mixes and sell only at retail on the premises shall comply with the following requirements: 1. only mixes that have been processed and packaged in an approved plant shall be allowed; 2. counter freezers used for freezing mixes which contain milk solids, milk fat, or vegetable fat shall be located only in premises which meet the minimum requirements for retail food establishments as prescribed in Part XXIII of this Code; 3. the frozen dessert operator shall be a food handler other than the cashier of a grocery or convenience store; 4. ice cream, ice milk and other frozen desserts shall be offered to consumers who serve themselves only when dispensed from approved dispensing machines designed expressly for that purpose; 5. the dipping and/or packaging of firmly frozen frozen desserts by consumers who serve themselves is prohibited.