innkeeping: kitchen lights/health codes

[D <abigail@netins.net>]

I had a copy of the code book sent to me.  There is a code about lights
in the food preparation area.  The lights must be covered or sealed.  We
have fixtures that are not.  Does anyone know if this will be a
problem?  I look in the kitchens of the B&B's I go to and they don't
have sealed or covered lights.  I look at the restaurants and they
don't.  Does anyone follow this rule?  I am nervous about the initial
inspection.  Especially since I took the trouble of requestion a book
before hand thinking it would help us.  I am nervous to call them about
this question as the fixtures are special ordered, expensive and can't
be returned.

thanks for your response,

Diana