SECTION 310:260-9-3. Cold and frozen storage

(a)   Thermometers. Each cold storage unit shall be equipped with an accurate and easily visible thermometer with the sensing element at least five feet above the floor.

(b)   Storage temperatures. Perishable and Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods shall be stored at 45° F or below.

(c)   Frozen foods. All frozen food shall be stored at a temperature of 0° F or below except for defrost cycles, loading or unloading, or for other temporary conditions beyond the immediate control of the person or company under whose care or supervision the frozen food is stored. However, the internal temperature of all frozen food shall be maintained at 0° F or below except when the product is subjected to the above-mentioned conditions; at such times the internal product temperature shall not exceed 10° F and such product shall be returned to 0° F as quickly as possible.

(d)   Floors, walls, and ceilings.

(1)   Floors shall be constructed of material that can be easily kept clean, sanitary and in good repair.

(2)   Walls and ceiling shall be reasonably smooth, and kept clean and in good repair.

(e)   Defrosting. During defrosting of overhead coils in cold storage rooms, stored food shall be effectively protected from contamination by condensation, drip or leakage.

[Source: Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1385, eff 9-11-20]