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24 SECTION 10-25. Lavatory- Required Equipment. Every food establishment, other than food vehicles handling only pre-packaged food or which transport meat in the manner provided by federal or state regulations, 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. SECTION 10-26. Garbage and Refuse Disposal. 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, provided, that such containers need not be covered when stored in special insect and rodent- proofed room or enclosure or food waste refrigerator. All other refuse shall be stored in containers, rooms, or areas in an approved manner. The rooms, enclosures, areas and containers used shall be adequate for the storage of all garbage and refuse. All garbage and refuse shall be disposed of with sufficient frequency and in such a manner as to prevent a nuisance. SECTION 10-27. Insect and Rodent Control. 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. .. SECTION 10-28. Floors, Walls, and Ceilings. The floor surfaces in kitchens and in all other rooms and areas in which food is stored or prepared, utensils are washed or stored, or garbage or refuse is stored, and in toilet rooms, dressing or locker rooms, and walk-in refrigerators shall be of smooth, non-absorbent approved material, such as quarry tile, or ceramic tile, and so constructed so as to be easily cleanable and caved at the floor and wall junctures. All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair, and the use of sawdust and similar material shall not be permitted. These requirements do not prevent the use of rugs and carpets in dining rooms and hallways, provided, that, such floor coverings are kept clean and in good repair. Abrasive strips also may be used wherever deemed necessary to prevent accidents. Floor drains shall be provided in all rooms where floors are subjected to flooding-type cleaning or where normal operations release or discharge water or other liquid wastes on the floor. The walking and driving surfaces of all exterior areas where food is served shall be kept clean, properly drained and shall be finished with. ~ concrete, bituminous paving or approved equivalent so as to facilitate maintenance and minimize dust.