Dry food storage (perishable goods)
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• Aisles should be wide enough to allow room for carts or dollies, which should be used to prevent possible injuries from lifting.
• The storeroom should be easy to keep clean and free from rodents and vermin. This means all wall, ceiling, and floor openings should be sealed and protected to prevent access.
• Food and supply storage areas should be kept under lock and key to prevent pilferage. Food storage control is an important step in the overall control of food costs. All storerooms should be considered to be like bank safes where the assets of the operation are being stored. This may mean that more valuable commodities such as liquor and wine should be stored and locked inside a larger storage area, such as the dry food storage area.
• Shelving must be at least 15 cm (6 in.) above the floor. Do not store items right on the floor.