Section 410IAC7-24-218. Repair and proper adjustment of equipment

   (a) Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under section 112, 161, 205 through 217, 219 through 226, 229 through 232, 240, 253 through 256, 261 through 266, 271, 277 through 279, 280 through 282, 288, 305, 306, or 333 of this rule.

  (b) Equipment components, such as:

(1) doors;

(2) seals;

(3) hinges;

(4) fasteners; and

(5) 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.

  (d) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-218; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 864; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)