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http://www.stpaul.gov/code/lc33I.html :> protected from contamination. Equipment and utensils shall not be placed under exposed sewer and water lines, except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law. (3) Glasses and cups shall be stored inverted. Other stored utensils shall be covered or inverted, wherever practical. Facilities for the storage of knives, forks and spoons shall be designed and used to present the handle to the employee and consumer. (h) Single-service articles. Single-service articles shall have been manufactured, packaged, transported, stored, handled and dispensed in a sanitary manner. Single-service articles shall not be reused. (i) Prohibited storage area. Food equipment, utensils or single-service articles shall not be stored in toilet rooms or vestibules. (C.F. No. 93-1755, ~ 14, 12-9-93) Sec. 331.14. Garbage and refuse disposal. (a) Containers. All garbage and refuse prior to disposal shall be kept in leak-proof, nonabsorbent, insect-proof, rodent-proof and fire-proof containers. Approved plastic containers may be used for short-term storage of garbage or refuse in the operational parts of a food establishment, provided they are leak-proof and have a tightly fitting lid. Containers shall be kept covered with close-fitting lids when filled, in storage, or not in continuous use. Containers need not be covered when stored in a special insect- and rodent-proofed room or enclosure. Containers designed with drains shall have drain plugs maintained in place at all times except during cleaning. (b) Storage areas. All garbage and refuse shall be stored in containers, rooms or areas in an approved manner. The rooms, enclosures, areas and containers used shall be adequate for the storage of all garbage and refuse accumulating on the premises between collection. Adequate cleaning facilities shall be provided, and each container, room or area shall be thoroughly cleaned after the emptying or removal of garbage or refuse. Exterior garbage and refuse containers shall be stored on an adequately paved surface. (c) Disposal. All garbage and refuse shall be disposed of with sufficient frequency and in an approved manner as to prevent a nuisance. (C.F. No. 93-1755, ~ 15, 12-9-93) Sec. 331.15. Insect and rod~nt control. (a) General. Effective measures shall be taken to prevent the entrance, breeding or presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches and other vermin or insects on the premises. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents. (b) Openings. Openings to the outside shall be effectively protected against the entrance of rodents. Outside openings shall be protected against the entrance of insects by tight-fitting, self-closing doors, closed windows, screening, approved controlled air currents, or other approved means. Screen doors shall be self-closing, and screens for windows, doors, skylights, transoms, intake and exhaust air ducts, and other openings to the outside shall be tight-fitting and in good repair. Screening materials shall not be less than sixteen (16) mesh to the inch. (c) Chemical control. Pesticides, if used, shall be applied according to the manufacturer's directions by a pest control operator licensed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Only pesticides approved for use in food establishments shall be used and shall not be applied when food or utensils are exposed. Intermittent spray dispensers and vapona strips shall not be used in the food storage or preparation areas. (d) Integrated pest management. In the interest of protecting the environment, public health and safety, food establishments shall control insects, rodents and other vermin through integrated pest management 23 of 31 6/28/992:52 PM