(1) Tongs, scoops, ladles, spatulas, and other appropriate utensils and tethers used by customers shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily or at more frequent intervals based on the type of bulk food and the amount of food particle accumulation or soiling.
When soiled, product modules, lids, and other equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized prior to restocking or at intervals of a schedule based on the type of bulk food and the amount of food particle accumulation.
Food-contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized immediately if contamination isobserved or suspected.
Facilities and equipment shall be available, either in a servicing area or in place, toprovide for the proper cleaning and sanitizing of all food-contact surfaces, including product modules, lids, and dispensing utensils.
Take-home containers, including but not limited to bags, cups, and lids, which areprovided in a display area for customer use shall be stored and dispensed in a sanitary manner.
Source: L. 85: Entire part added, p. 885, § 1, effective July 1.