Alaska Administrative Code

(a) The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that, if dry cleaning methods, including brushing, scraping, and vacuuming are used, (1) the dry cleaning method is only used on surfaces that are soiled with dry food residues that are not potentially hazardous; and (2) clean…

The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that food-contact surfaces are precleaned by (1) scraping food debris over a waste disposal unit or garbage receptacle or removing in a warewashing machine with a prewash cycle; and (2) preflushing, presoaking, or scrubbing with a…

(a) The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that food-contact surfaces are effectively washed to remove or completely loosen soils by using the manual or mechanical means necessary, including the use, in accordance with the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructio…

(a) The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that food-contact surfaces are sanitized before use after washing and rinsing as follows: (1) for manual warewashing that uses hot water to sanitize, immersion for at least 30 seconds in clean water at a temperature of 170º F …

The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that clean items are dried, reassembled, stored, displayed, and handled in a manner that prevents contamination of the clean items by ensuring that (1) after washing, rinsing, and sanitizing, as specified in 18 AAC 31.422 - 18 AAC…

(a) Except for a food establishment described in (e) of this section, the operator of a food establishment shall (1) provide an adequate supply of potable water from an approved public water system source; if the establishment's source of potable water is not from a source regula…

(a) Except for a food establishment described in (c) of this section, the operator of a food establishment shall ensure that wastewater from the establishment is discharged into a public sewer or a wastewater disposal system built and operated as required by 18 AAC 72. (b) In add…

(a) Except for a food establishment described in (e) of this section, the operator of a food establishment shall ensure that plumbing is sized, installed, and maintained as required by applicable state and local plumbing codes and is consistent with good public health practices. …

(a) Except for a food establishment described in (f) of this section, the operator of a food establishment that provides seating for its patrons must provide at least one toilet facility and one lavatory for use by the establishment's consumers. In addition, the operator shall en…

(a) Except for a food establishment described in (b) of this section, the operator of a food establishment shall ensure that (1) handwash sinks are provided as required by 18 AAC 31.416 and are (A) used exclusively for handwashing; (B) supplied with soap and sanitary towels in a …

(a) Except for a mobile food unit, the operator of a food establishment shall provide sufficient containers and large enough areas inside and outside the facility to hold garbage and refuse. The operator of a mobile food unit shall provide sufficient containers inside or next to …

(a) The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that the presence on the premises of insects, rodents, and other pests is minimized by (1) routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (2) routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (3) using, i…

Except for a temporary food service subject to 18 AAC 31.600, the operator of a food establishment shall ensure that (1) floors and floor coverings of preparation, processing, display, storage, and warewashing areas, walk-in refrigeration units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and …

The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that (1) walls, ceilings, partitions, wall coverings, doors, and windows, including light fixtures, vent covers, decorative material, and wall-mounted fans or other equipment attached to walls and ceilings, are kept clean and in g…

The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that (1) cleaning required by 18 AAC 31.540 - 18 AAC 31.545 is conducted when the least amount of food is exposed, except for emergency cleaning of floors; (2) cleaning is performed by a dustless method; and (3) wastewater from cl…

The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that (1) permanently installed artificial light sources provide(A) at least 50 foot candles of light, evenly distributed, measured 30 inches from the floor, on preparation, processing, and warewashing surfaces and equipment; and (…

The operator of a food establishment shall ensure (1) that equipment that produces excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, noxious odor, smoke, or fumes is adequately vented to outside air through a hood and filter system that prevents grease, condensation, or other filth fr…

(a) The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that dressing rooms, lockers, or other suitable facilities are(1) provided for the orderly storage of employee clothing, outer garments, and other belongings; and (2) not located in a preparation, processing, food storage, or …

(a) Poisonous or toxic materials are prohibited on the premises of a food establishment except as specified in (b) of this section and (1) those materials necessary to operate and maintain the establishment, including those needed to clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces, as s…

The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that (1) the grounds in the immediate vicinity of the establishment are well drained and free of conditions, such as uncut weeds or grass or materials, equipment, or refuse stored in a manner that might attract or harbor insects, …

(a) In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the operator of a temporary food service shall comply with this section. (b) Food must be prepared at the temporary food service unless the department approves prior preparation at a permitted food establishmen…

(a) In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the operator of a limited food service shall comply with this section. (b) At a limited food service, depending on the adequacy of facilities, equipment, and utensils for the types and volume of food and method…

(a) In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the operator of a kiosk shall comply with this section. (b) The operator of a kiosk shall ensure that(1) the type of food operation at the kiosk is a limited food service or a convenience store; (2) potable wat…

(a) In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this section, the operator of a mobile food unit must comply with this section. (b) At a mobile food unit, depending on the adequacy of facilities, equipment, and utensils for th…

(a) In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, a mobile retail vendor selling (1) only prepackaged food shall (A) store excess food and supplies at a commissary; (B) provide hot- or cold-holding units if needed to maintain potentially hazardous food at the …

(a) In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, a person who offers potentially hazardous food for sale in a vending machine shall meet the requirements of this section. (b) The operator of an establishment providing machines vending potentially hazardous fo…

(a) In addition to complying with other applicable requirements of this chapter, the operator of a food processing establishment shall meet the good manufacturing practice requirements in 21 C.F.R. Part 117, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 31.011. (b) The operator of a food proces…

A substance, color additive, indirect food additive, or direct food additive may be added to food if the substance, color additive, indirect food additive, or direct food additive is not prohibited, has been approved for use in human food, is used for its intended use, is used at…

(a) In addition to complying with the labeling requirements listed under 18 AAC 31.060, the operator of a food processing establishment shall ensure that food products are labeled with a lot number or other code. (b) The operator shall keep lot records that include (1) the lot nu…

(a) The operator of a food processing establishment shall develop, maintain, and make available for department review written procedures sufficient to notify consignees and consumers of a product recall and remove the affected product from commerce as described in 21 C.F.R. 117.1…

Notes 18 AAC 31.710 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; readopt 12/19/99, Register 152; am 6/28/2001, Register 158; repealed 6/25/2020, Register 234, July 2020

In addition to complying with other applicable requirements of this chapter, an operator of a food processing establishment who (1) thermally processes low-acid foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers shall meet the requirements of 21 C.F.R. 108.35 and 21 C.F.R. Part 113…

(a) In addition to complying with other applicable requirements of this chapter, except for a person who exports glacier ice without further processing and a person that manufactures ice primarily for use by a seafood processor permitted under 18 AAC 34, the operator of a food es…

(a) In addition to complying with other applicable requirements of this chapter, an operator of a food processing establishment who bottles drinking water shall comply with this section and meet the food standard, quality, and labeling requirements in 21 C.F.R. 165.110 and the re…

In addition to complying with other applicable requirements of this chapter, an operator of a food processing establishment who processes juice shall meet the requirements of 21 C.F.R. Part 120, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 31.011. Notes 18 AAC 31.745 Eff. 6/25/2020, Register 2…

Notes 18 AAC 31.750 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; repealed 12/19/99, Register 152

Notes 18 AAC 31.760 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; readopt 12/19/99, Register 152; am 6/28/2001, Register 158; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; repealed 6/25/2020, Register 234, July 2020

(a) Except as provided in 18 AAC 31.205, 18 AAC 31.820, and (b) and (c) of this section, meat, poultry, and game meat slaughtered, processed, distributed, or sold as part of commerce and intended for human consumption must (1) come from a facility operating under a USDA mandatory…

In addition to meeting the other applicable requirements of this chapter, the operator of a market who displays bulk food for self service shall ensure that (1) display units are properly labeled as required by 18 AAC 31.060; (2) labels and marking pens are available to consumers…

(a) In addition to the other applicable requirements of this chapter, an operator of a market who offers seafood products for retail sale shall comply with this section. (b) The operator shall ensure that, in addition to the applicable requirements of 18 AAC 31.060, labels on pac…

(a) An owner or a herder of reindeer may sell meat from slaughtered and dressed reindeer to a market only if the reindeer comes slaughtered and dressed from an approved source, or if(1) the reindeer are slaughtered and dressed only when the outdoor temperature is 32º F or below a…

(a) The department may conduct inspections or audits to determine compliance with this chapter and will record the findings on an inspection report. (b) The operator of a food establishment shall allow an employee or agent of the department, after proper identification, to enter …

(a) The department may require an operator of a food establishment to comply with (b) of this section if the department determines a food establishment has (1) a foodborne outbreak associated with the facility; (2) more than one risk factor or intervention violation of this chapt…

(a) The department may, without prior warning, notice, or hearing, suspend a permit and require that the food establishment immediately stop operating if (1) an imminent health hazard exists and no immediate correction or containment that is acceptable to the department is availa…

(a) If the department believes a food establishment or an employee might be the source of a foodborne illness, the department may take action necessary to control disease transmission, including suspending the food establishment's permit under 18 AAC 31.905, and actions recommend…

(a) The department may examine and obtain samples of food offered or displayed for sale to the public. (b) The department may detain a food product or food ingredient if the department determines, or has cause to believe, that the food product or food ingredient is adulterated, m…

(a) The department may, without prior warning, notice, or hearing, assess a civil fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation for a serious or repeat violation of this chapter as listed in Table K of this subsection. TABLE K SCHEDULE OF FINES VIOLATION AMOUNT FOR FIRST OFFENS…