36-976. Construction; materials
A. Product modules and utensils shall be constructed of safe materials and shall be corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use. Product modules and utensils shall not impart odors, color, taste or contamination to the food.
B. Product modules shall be easily removable from the display unit for servicing unless they can be effectively cleaned and sanitized without removal by a procedure that will not contaminate bulk food or related equipment.
C. Surfaces of product module display units and all display equipment not intended for food contact, but exposed to food debris or other soiling, shall be nonabsorbent, smooth, easily cleanable, durable under conditions of normal use and free of unnecessary ledges, projections and crevices. Tethers, if used, shall be easily removable for cleaning.