Section 410IAC7-24-229. Cleanability of food-contact surfaces

   (a) Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be as follows:

(1) Smooth.

(2) Free of the following:

(A) Breaks.

(B) Open seams.

(C) Cracks.

(D) Chips.

(E) Inclusions.

(F) Pits.

(G) Similar imperfections.

(3) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices.

(4) Finished to have smooth welds and joints.

(5) Except as specified in subsection (b), accessible for cleaning and inspection either:

(A) without being disassembled;

(B) by disassembling without the use of tools; or

(C) by easily disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel, such as the following:

(i) Screwdrivers.

(ii) Pliers.

(iii) Open-end wrenches.

(iv) Allen wrenches.

  (b) Subsection (a)(5) does not apply to the following:

(1) Cooking oil storage tanks.

(2) Distribution lines for cooking oils.

(3) Beverage syrup lines or tubes.

  (c) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a critical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-229; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 866; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)