§ 46.943. Lighting: intensity.

 The light intensity in a food facility shall be all of the following:

   (1)  At least 110 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning.

   (2)  At least 220 lux (20 foot candles) at each of the following locations:

     (i)   At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption.

     (ii)   Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators.

     (iii)   At a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms.

   (3)  At least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders or saws where employee safety is a factor.