CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS

Equipment and utensils shall be designed, constructed, and placed in such a manner as to permit their cleaning and sanitizing and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Product contact surfaces of all equipment shall be constructed of smooth, nontoxic, corrosion-resistant, odorless material. Such equipment shall be installed, located, and constructed free of cracks, crevices, pits, or other imperfections which hinder cleaning and sanitary maintenance or provide harborage for insects or rodents.