Section 410IAC7-24-261. Dispensing equipment; protection of equipment and food

   (a) In equipment that dispenses or vends liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the following applies:

(1) The delivery tube, chute, orifice, and splash surfaces directly above the container receiving the food shall be designed in a manner, such as with barriers, baffles, or drip aprons, so that drips from condensation and splash are diverted from the opening of the container receiving the food.

(2) The delivery tube, chute, and orifice shall be protected from manual contact, such as by being recessed.

(3) The delivery tube or chute and orifice of equipment used to vend liquid food or ice in unpackaged form to self-service consumers shall be designed so that the delivery tube or chute and orifice are protected from dust, insects, rodents, and other contamination by a self-closing door if the equipment is:

(A) located in an outside area that does not otherwise afford the protection of an enclosure against the:

(i) rain;

(ii) windblown debris;

(iii) insects;

(iv) rodents; and

(v) other contaminants;

that are present in the environment; or

(B) available for self-service during hours when it is not under the full-time supervision of a food employee.

(4) The dispensing equipment actuating lever or mechanism and filling device of consumer self-service beverage dispensing equipment shall be designed to prevent contact with the lip-contact surface of glasses or cups that are refilled.

  (b) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-261; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 872; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)