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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".19" citation="COMAR 10.15.03.19" title_num="10" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="03" heading="Garbage and Rubbish Disposal.">
  <text>The person-in-charge shall ensure that:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Garbage is stored in the following ways as applicable to the facility:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In containers that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Are sufficient in number to hold all of the garbage that accumulates between periods of removal from the premises;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Do not leak or absorb liquids;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Are constructed of durable metal or another approved type of material; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Are provided with tight-fitting lids or covers unless kept in a:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Vermin-proofed room or enclosure; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Waste refrigerator;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In storage areas that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Are clean; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Do not constitute a nuisance;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>In storage rooms or enclosures that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Are constructed of easily cleanable, grease resistant, washable materials; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Are vermin-proofed;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>In garbage containers outside the establishment that are located on a grease resistant, durable surface; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>For damaged, adulterated, or recalled products, in designated areas separate from:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Food;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Equipment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Utensils;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Linens; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Single service and single use articles that are held for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Garbage containers are cleaned as necessary to prevent a buildup of soil:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In a manner that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, or food preparation areas;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>With:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Brushes for washing that may not be used for any other purpose;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Can-washing machines;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Steam-cleaning devices; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Similar equipment; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>In an area that enables waste water from cleaning operations to be disposed of as sewage;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Food waste grinders are:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Constructed and installed to comply with applicable State and local plumbing laws, ordinances, and regulations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Not connected to a sink drain that is used for food or utensils;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>All garbage and rubbish is disposed of:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Daily, or as often as necessary, to prevent a nuisance or insanitary condition; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>By a method that complies with applicable State and local laws, regulations, and ordinances; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Used cooking grease and oils are stored, recycled, and disposed of in accordance with applicable State and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>