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.~ .. . I - II ~I -2- 1. The following standards shall however be con- sidered minimum for a food warehouse. ( a ) At all times, including while being stored or transported, food shall be protected from contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, unnecessary handling, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or condensation. Food shall be stored off the floor and away from the walls. Food shall be properly rotated. Food that is damaged shall be removed and isolated from the remaining stock. Food warehouses shall be provided with adequate, conveniently located, and approved lavatory facilities with hot and cold running water, hand cleansing compound, and sanitary towels or hand-drying devices. All garbage and refuse shall, prior to disposal, be kept in tight non-absorbent containers which shall be kept covered with close-fitting lids when filled, in storage or not in continuous use. All garbage and refuse shall be disposed of with sufficient frequency and in such a manner as to prevent a nuisance. Effective and approved measures shall be taken to prevent the entrance, breeding, or presence on the premises of flies, roaches, insects, rodents, and all other vermin. The floor surfaces in food warehouses in which food is stored, or garbage or refuse is stored, or in toilet rooms, dressing or locker rooms, and walk-in refrigerators shall be of smooth, non-absorbent approved material. The walls and ceilings of all rooms shall be kept clean and in good repair. All parts of the food warehouse and its premises shall be kept neat, clean, and free of litter and refuse. The exterior area shall be kept free of litter, refuse, tall grass, and weeds. ( b) ( c ) ( d ) ( e ) (f) ( g ) ( h) ( i ) 2. Alternative agency reports. (a) The health authority shall accept state and federal agency inspection reports in lieu of local inspection providing that ~opies of at least one such report is submitted during each licensing period for an inspection conducted during the licensing period, together with an affidavit that any corrective action indicated in the report has been completed.