§ 59.604. Milkhouse or milkroom.

 (a)  A milkhouse or milkroom conveniently located and properly constructed, lighted, and ventilated shall be provided for handling and cooling milk and for washing, handling, and storing the utensils and equipment. Other products shall not be handled in the milkroom which would be likely to contaminate milk, or otherwise create a public health hazard.

 (b)  The milkroom shall be equipped with wash and rinse vat, utensil rack, milk cooling facilities and an adequate supply of hot water available for cleaning milking equipment. If a part of the barn or other building, it shall be partitioned, screened, and sealed to prevent the entrance of dust, flies, or other contamination. The floor of the building shall be of concrete or other impervious material and graded to provide proper drainage. The walls and ceilings shall be constructed of smooth easily cleaned material. All outside doors shall open outward and be self-closing, unless they are provided with tight-fitting screen doors that open outward or unless other effective means are provided to prevent the entrance of flies.

 (c)  If a farm bulk tank is used, it shall be properly located in the milkhouse or milkroom for access to all areas for cleaning and servicing. It may not be located over a floor drain or under a ventilator.

 (d)  If a farm bulk tank is used, a small platform or slab constructed of concrete or other impervious material shall be provided outside the milkhouse, properly centered under a suitable port opening in the wall of the milkhouse. The opening shall be fitted with a tight, self-closing door. The truck approach to the milkhouse or milkroom shall be properly graded and surfaced to prevent mud or pooling of water at the point of loading.

 (e)  The milkhouse or milkroom and appurtenances shall be kept clean and free of trash, animals, and fowl. Only approved pesticides applicable to dairy use shall be stored in this room in a protected cabinet and when used shall be used in accordance with label instructions so as to prevent contamination of the milk.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  59.401 (relating to farm inspection).