410 IAC 7-26-238
410 IAC 7-26-238 Cleanability of food contact surfaces
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 410, r. 7-26-238
Sec. 238. (a) Except for wood used as specified in subsection 232(c) [section 232(c)] of this rule, multi-use food contact surfaces must be as follows:
(1) Smooth.
(2) Free of:
(A) breaks;
(B) open seams;
(C) cracks;
(D) chips;
(E) inclusions;
(F) pits; or
(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 easy disassembling with the use of common tools available to maintenance and cleaning personnel, such as screwdrivers, pliers, and 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) is a PF item.