colorado retail food establishment rules and ... - Boulder County

CHAPTER 8
INSECT, RODENT AND ANIMAL CONTROL
8-1 PREVENTION
8-101 Outer Openings, Protected
A. Openings to the outdoors shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
1. Closed, tight-fitting windows; and
2. Solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors; or
B. If windows or doors are kept open, the openings shall be protected against the entry of
insects and rodents by:
1. 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens,
2. Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects, or
3. Other effective means.
C. Paragraph B of this section does not apply in customer areas if flying insects and other
pests are absent due to the location of the retail food establishment, the weather, or other
limiting conditions.
D. Doors used only for delivery or emergency exit are not required to be equipped with selfclosing
devices, but shall remain closed at all other times.
E. All foundations shall be rodent-proof. Openings between the floor and bottom of outer
doors, when closed, shall be no greater than one-fourth inch (1/4") (0.635 cm).
8-102 Controlling Pests
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence
on the premises by:
A. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
B. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
*C. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control
as specified in sections 8-103 and 8-104;
D. Eliminating harborage conditions; and
E. Eliminating infestations.
8-103 Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation
A. Devices used to electrocute flying insects and that may impel insects or insect fragments
shall be:
1. Designed to have escape-resistant trays; and
*2. Installed so that:
a. The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and
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