Utah Restaurant and Food Service Pest Control Rules, Quoted From the Source

R392-100-4. Incorporation by Reference.

(1) The department incorporates by reference the following:

(a) Section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 342; and

(b) the 2022 version of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Code (Food Code), Chapters 1 through 8, Annex 1 Parts 8-6 through 8-9 and the December 2024 version of the Supplement to the 2022 Food Code, with the stated exceptions and amendments as established in Subsections R392-100-4(2) and R392-100-4(3).

(2) The following provisions of the Food Code are not incorporated into this rule:

(a) Paragraph 5-203.15(B);
(b) Paragraphs 5-402.11(B), (C) and (D);
(c) Section 8-302.14;
(d) Paragraph 8-304.11(K);
(e) Annex 1, Section 8-909-20; and
(f) Annex 1, Paragraph 8-911.10(B).

6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected.

(A) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B), (C), and (E) and under ¶ (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
(1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;
(2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and
(3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

(B) Paragraph (A) of this section does not apply if a food establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents.

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(D) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (E) of this section, if the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, or of a larger structure within which a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is not provided with windows and doors as specified under ¶ (A) of this section, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
(1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens;
(2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or
(3) Other effective means.

(E) Paragraph (D) of this section does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition.

6-501.111 Controlling Pests.

The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by:

(A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies;
(B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests;
(C) Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under §§ 7-202.12, 7-206.12, and 7-206.13; ^Pf and
(D) Eliminating harborage conditions.

6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.

Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

7-202.12 Conditions of Use.

POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be:

(A) Used according to:
(1) LAW and this Code,
(2) Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, ^P
(3) The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials, ^P and
(4) Additional conditions that may be established by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY; and

(B) Applied so that:
(1) A HAZARD to EMPLOYEES or other PERSONS is not constituted, ^P and
(2) Contamination including toxic residues due to drip, drain, fog, splash or spray on FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES is prevented, and this is achieved by: ^P
(a) Removing the items, ^P
(b) Covering the items with impermeable covers, ^P or
(c) Taking other appropriate preventive actions, ^P and
(d) Cleaning and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS after the application. ^P

(C) A RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE shall be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136 Definitions, (e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or a PERSON under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. ^Pf

7-206.12 Rodent Bait Stations.

Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. ^P

7-206.13 Tracking Powders, Pest Control and Monitoring.

(A) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, a tracking powder pesticide may not be used in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. ^P

(B) If used, a nontoxic tracking powder such as talcum or flour may not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

(c) Pest control. Pests must not be allowed in any area of a food plant. [...] Effective measures must be taken to exclude pests from the manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding areas and to protect against the contamination of food on the premises by pests.

R68-7-11. Commercial Pesticide Applicator and Commercial Pesticide Business License Issuance.

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(11) Records Maintained. Commercial applicators shall keep and maintain records of any pesticide applications.

(a) These records shall be recorded within 24 hours after the pesticide application is made.

(b) The application records shall include the following information:
(i) the name and address of the person or entity for whom the pesticide is applied;
(ii) the address of the pesticide application location, if the pesticide application location differs from Subsection R68-7-11(11)(a)(i) ;
(iii) the total square footage or total size of the area to be treated with pesticides;
(iv) a description of the specific target sites, crops, commodities, or stored products at the pesticide application location to which any pesticides are applied;
(v) the time and date, including the month, day, and year when the pesticide was applied;
(vi) the brand name of the pesticides, EPA registration number, and mix rate for any pesticides applied;
(vii) the total amount of pesticides, including diluted or ready-to-use (RTU) pesticides, applied per location and per application;
(viii) the purpose of the pesticide application, the pesticide target site, and pest to be treated;
(ix) the name, commercial pesticide business address, and commercial pesticide applicator license number of the certified commercial pesticide applicator who applied the pesticides; and

(c) Records shall be kept for a period of at least two years from the date of the pesticide application and shall be available for inspection by the department upon request.

(d) Records shall be furnished in a uniform format.

(3) Use of pesticide business name and license number.

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(b) In addition to the requirements of Subsection R68-7-16(3)(a), a pesticide business shall prominently display the pesticide business name and corresponding license number, as recorded on the license issued by the department, on:
(i) customer proposals or contracts that include pest management services;
(ii) service records and service notifications; and
(iii) pesticide business service vehicles and trailers used in providing pest management services.