Section 750.1120  General – Lavatory Facilities

a)         Lavatories shall be at least the number required by law, shall be installed according to law and shall be located to permit convenient use by all employees in food preparation areas and utensil washing areas.

b)         Lavatories shall be accessible to employees at all times.

c)         Lavatories shall also be located in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms or vestibules.  Sinks used for food preparation or for washing equipment or utensils shall not be used for hand washing.

d)         Each lavatory shall be provided with hot and cold water tempered by means of a mixing valve or combination faucet.  Any self-closing, slow closing, or metering faucet used shall be designed to provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.  Steam-mixing valves are prohibited.

e)         A supply of hand-cleansing soap or detergent shall be available at each lavatory.  A supply of sanitary towels or a hand-drying device providing heated air shall be conveniently located near each lavatory.  Common towels are prohibited.  If disposable towels are used, easily cleanable waste receptacles shall be conveniently located near the hand washing facilities.

f)          Lavatories, soap dispensers, hand drying devices and all related fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair.