12VAC5-421-1570: Good repair and proper adjustment
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 12. Health
- Agency 5. Department of Health
- Chapter 421. Food Regulations
- Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
- Article 5. Maintenance and Operation
Article 5
Maintenance and Operation
A. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Articles 1 (12VAC5-421-960 et seq.) and 2 (12VAC5-421-1080 et seq.) of this part. Unused or non-functioning equipment shall be removed from the premises.
B. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
C. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
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