Sec.22-133-123. Cheese, milk and milk product handling and storage in stores. Standards

(a) The cooling requirements for milk and milk products in stores shall conform to section 22-194 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(b) All coolers/refrigerators and display areas used for the storage or display of milk and milk products and cheese shall be kept clean and free of odors, rodents and insects.

(c) Milk and milk products and cheese shall be received in a sanitary manner. The areas where milk and milk products, or cheese are received shall be clean and free of litter, rodents and insects.

(d) Milk and milk products shall be immediately put into refrigerated storage upon receipt.

(e) Milk and milk products shall only be sold to consumers in the original container.

(f) The manufacturer's last sale date or expiration date shall not be altered in any way.

(g) No milk and milk product or cheese labeled with the words "keep refrigerated" or that is otherwise required to be refrigerated shall be stored outside the refrigeration zone of any cooler, display case or refrigerator.

(h) Returned milk and milk products and cheese shall not be offered for re-sale and shall be kept cooled, stored in an area clearly marked with the words "Returns" or "Not for Sale", separate from other foods being offered for sale.

(i) The commissioner or the commissioner's designated agent may inspect the receiving, storage and handling of milk, milk and milk products and cheese at each store annually for compliance with this section. The inspection frequency may be increased for cause. A copy of the inspection report shall be retained at the store and shall be available for inspection.

(Adopted effective October 1, 2005)