12VAC5-431-20: Purpose of regulations

These regulations have been promulgated by the State Board of Health to specify the following requirements to protect public health:

1. Criteria for assuring the safe preparation, handling, protection or temperature control for food;

2. Criteria for maintaining physical plant sanitation;

3. Criteria for the storage and cleansing of linens and towels;

4. Criteria for general housekeeping and maintenance;

5. Requirements for approved water and sewage disposal systems;

6. Criteria for vector and pest control;

7. Criteria for ice machines and dispensers of perishable food items; and

8. Procedure for obtaining a license.