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TITLE 25HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 228RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
SUBCHAPTER FPHYSICAL FACILITIES
RULE §228.171Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings

(a) Walls including non-supporting partitions, wall covering and ceilings of the walk-in refrigeration units, food preparation areas, equipment and utensil washing areas, toilet rooms and vestibules should be light in color or meet the requirements and approval of the regulatory authority.

(b) Darker-colored coverings for the items listed in subsection (a) of this section may require additional lighting, as specified in Food Code, §6-303.11, or meet the requirements set by the regulatory authority, to allow cleaning of the surface.


Source Note: The provisions of this §228.171 adopted to be effective August 8, 2021, 46 TexReg 4686

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