Connecticut department of public health compliance guide for - CT.gov

53. Room and equipment-hoods, ducts vented as required (1 demerit)(cont.)
d. Ventilation systems shall comply with applicable state and local fire-prevention requirements and
when vented to the outside air, shall discharge in such manner as not to create a nuisance.
e. Toilet room vents must comply with applicable laws.
Public Health Code Regulation 19-13-B42 (e); 19-13-B45 (q); 19-13-B110
DRESSING ROOMS AND LOCKERS
54. Rooms adequate, clean, adequate lockers provided, facilities clean (1 demerit)
a. Adequate facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees’ clothing and personal
belongings. Dressing rooms or designated areas shall be provided when, as a routine procedure,
employees change clothing within the establishment. Such designated areas shall be located
outside of food-preparation, storage, and serving areas, and utensil-washing and storage areas:
Provided, that the local Director of Health may approve such an area in a storage room where only
completely packaged food is stored.
b. Adequate lockers within dressing rooms or areas, or other suitable facilities within dressing rooms,
shall be provided and used for the storage of employees’ coats, clothing, and personal belongings
when clothing is changed on the premises.
c. Dressing rooms or areas, and lockers, shall be kept in a clean and orderly condition.
Public Health Code Regulation 19-13-B42 (q)(2)
HOUSEKEEPING
55. Establishment and premises free of litter, no insect/rodent harborage, no unnecessary articles
(1 demerit)
a. The premises shall be kept in such a condition as to prevent the harborage or breeding of vermin.
b. The establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with operation of the
establishment shall be kept neat, clean, and free of litter and rubbish.
c. Paper towels on the floor are debited as litter as Item 55.
Public Health Code Regulations 19-13-B42 (d), (o), (q)(1)
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