Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 21a - Consumer Protection › 58 - Frozen Dessert Products Standards and Regulations › Section 21a-58-10 - Mobile units

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) "Mobile unit"
			 is defined as any vehicle on which frozen desserts are manufactured, prepared,
			 processed or converted and which is used in selling and dispensing frozen
			 desserts to the consuming public.
(b) Mobile units shall comply with sections
			 21a-58-1
			 to
			 21a-58-9, inclusive,
			 with the exception of those regulations pertaining to manufacturing and
			 handling rooms, pasteurization and toilet rooms. All mobile units shall be kept
			 in an orderly and sanitary condition at all times. In addition to said
			 regulations with which mobile units shall comply, they shall also comply with
			 the following regulations.
(c)
			 Mobile unit interiors shall be of sufficient size with equipment and fixtures
			 conveniently located so as to eliminate needless steps for operation of
			 equipment and serving of customers. A potable water supply tank, having a
			 minimum capacity of twenty gallons, heated electrically or otherwise and tilted
			 toward a capped drain cock, shall be provided. The water inlet pipe shall be of
			 removable flexible copper or other approved tubing with a nozzle for the hose
			 connection capped when not being used. Hose for connection to a potable water
			 supply shall be provided and be equipped with an approved vacuum breaker and
			 check valve. A double compartment sink supplied with running hot and cold water
			 which shall have a swivel faucet shall be provided and it shall be large enough
			 to accommodate the largest piece of equipment to be cleansed therein.
(d) A hand wash sink, seamless, with running
			 hot and cold water, detergent and single service or individual towels, or
			 mechanical hand dryer, shall be provided.
(e) A suitable waste tank with a capacity at
			 least equal to that of the water supply tank shall be provided, tilted toward a
			 drain cock, with an adequate method of gauging the contents. It shall be
			 emptied and flushed as often as necessary, and in a sanitary manner, in order
			 to maintain sanitary conditions.
(f) A refrigerated box with mechanical
			 refrigeration, capable of maintaining a temperature at 40°F. or lower,
			 shall be provided. It shall be constructed of stainless steel or other
			 noncorrosive material, properly drained, and of adequate capacity for the
			 storage of food products.
(g)
			 Floors shall be of metal or similar approved material and properly sloped.
			 Junctures of floor, wall and adjoining fixtures shall be watertight and
			 coved.
(h) Frozen dessert mix shall
			 be packaged in containers approved by the commissioner.
(i) The vehicle shall be of sound
			 construction; that part containing the products, preferably of an acceptable
			 metal, shall be entirely enclosed and kept in a sanitary condition both inside
			 and outside at all times. The truck shall be thoroughly and efficiently
			 insulated, with all openings screened and glass enclosed. The
			 products-containing compartment of the truck shall have adequate working space
			 to avoid overcrowding. Floors, walls and ceilings thereof shall be constructed
			 of an acceptable impervious material; the floors shall be properly drained; the
			 truck shall be provided with adequate light and ventilation. A metal refuse
			 container with suitable cover shall be provided inside the vehicle. The outside
			 of the mobile unit shall be equipped with a suitable waste container for the
			 depositing of cups, cones, napkins, etc. by patrons. Separation by partition,
			 self-closing doors excepted, shall be made between the driver's seat and
			 manufacturing unit unless the vehicle is air-conditioned. Persons handling
			 frozen desserts or engaged in the manufacture thereof shall be clothed in
			 white, clean, washable uniforms.
(j) A mobile unit shall be used only for the
			 manufacture and sale of frozen desserts unless specific exemption is applied
			 for in writing and granted by the commissioner for the sale by such unit of
			 other food products. Such permission shall appear on the license granted to
			 such mobile unit.