Observed Flies
Violation Code Reference
511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C)
(m) Outer Openings, Protected.
- Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;
(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and
(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
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The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
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Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are:
(i) Solid and tight-fitting;
(ii) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and
(iii) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use.
- Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 5 of this subsection, if the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
(i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens;
(ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or
(iii) Other effective means.