§ 59.209. Milk plant cleanliness.

 (a)  Only equipment directly related to processing operations or the handling of containers, utensils, and equipment is permitted in the pasteurizing, processing, cooling, packaging and bulk milk storage rooms.

 (b)  All piping, floors, walls, ceilings, fans, shelves, tables and the non-product-contact surfaces of other facilities and equipment shall be clean.

 (c)  No trash or solid waste shall be stored within the plant, except in covered containers. Waste containers at the packaging machine or bottle washer may be uncovered during operation of such equipment.

 (d)  All rooms in which milk and milk products are handled, processed, or stored or in which containers, utensils, or equipment are washed or stored shall be kept clean, neat, and free of evidence of insects and rodents.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  59.251 (relating to receiving station requirements); 7 Pa. Code §  59.252 (relating to transfer station requirements); 7 Pa. Code §  59.253 (relating to tank truck cleaning and sanitizing facilities requirements); 7 Pa. Code §   59.711 (relating to cleaning and sanitizing treatment); and 7 Pa. Code §  59.712 (relating to insect and rodent control program).