Health & Saf. Code, § 114047 · Article 5. Food Storage
Health & Saf. Code, § 114047
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Adequate and suitable space shall be provided for the storage of food.
(b) Except as specified in subdivisions (c), (d), and (e), food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, vermin, or other forms of contamination or adulteration, and at least six inches above the floor.
(c) Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than six inches above the floor on case lot handling equipment as specified under Section 114165.
(d) Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to moisture.
(e) Temporary alternate food storage methods and locations may be approved by the local enforcement agency.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 556, Sec. 12. (AB 1252) Effective January 1, 2014.
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- Health & Saf. Code, § 114289Printed as Sections 113980, 114047, 114049, 114250, 114266, 114381, 114387, 114390, 114393, 114395, 114397, 114399, 114405, 114407, 114409, 114411, and 114413 | Sections 113980, 114047, 114049, 114390, 114393, 114395, 114397, and 114399
- Health & Saf. Code, § 114333Printed as Sections 113952, 113953.1, 113953.2, 113953.3, 113980, 113982, 113984, 113988, 113990, 113992, 113996, 113998, 114000, 114002, 114002.1, 114014, 114016, 114018, 114020, 114021, 114023, 114024, 114025,
- Health & Saf. Code, § 114356Printed as Section 114047
- Health & Saf. Code, § 114368.1Printed as Sections 113980, 114047, 114049, 114390, 114393, 114397, and 114399
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