Vessel Sanitation Program Operations Manual fill 2010
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7.4 Equipment and Utensils7.4.1 Materials7.4.1.1 Multiuse Characteristics and Use Limitations7.4.1.1.1 Safe Food-contact MaterialsInspection report number 26; critical item. Materials that are used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions must be safe. 7.4.1.1.2 Food-contact SurfacesInspection report number 20. Materials that are used in the construction of multiuse utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment must be:
7.4.1.1.3 Cast IronInspection report number 20. Cast iron may not be used for utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment. Cast iron may be used as a surface for cooking. Cast iron may be used in utensils for serving food if the utensils are used only as part of an uninterrupted process from cooking through service. Cast iron food display dishes heated to a temperature of 74°C (165°F) for 15 seconds may be used for the immediate service of food. 7.4.1.1.4 LeadInspection report number 20. Limitation of lead use must be as follows:
7.4.1.1.5 Copper/BrassInspection report number 26; critical item. Copper and copper alloys such as brass may not be used in contact with a food that has a pH below 6 such as vinegar, fruit juice, or wine or for a fitting or tubing installed between a backflow prevention device and a carbonator. Copper and copper alloys may be used in contact with beer brewing ingredients that have a pH below 6 in the prefermentation and fermentation steps of a beer brewing operation such as a brewpub or microbrewery. 7.4.1.1.6 GalvanizedInspection report number 26; critical item. Galvanized metal may not be used for utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment. 7.4.1.1.7 WoodInspection report number 20. Wood use must be limited as follows:
7.4.1.1.8 CoatingsInspection report number 20. Multiuse kitchenware such as frying pans, griddles, sauce pans, cookie sheets, and waffle bakers that have a perfluorocarbon resin coating must be used with nonscoring or nonscratching utensils and cleaning aids. 7.4.1.1.9 Non-food-contact SurfacesInspection report number 21. Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 7.4.1.2 Single-service and Single-use Characteristics7.4.1.2.1 Single-service Materials SafeInspection report number 26; critical item. Materials that are used to make single-service and single-use articles must not allow the migration of deleterious substances and must be safe. 7.4.1.2.2 No Colors/Odors/TasteInspection report number 20. Materials that are used to make single-service and single-use articles must not impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and must be clean. 7.4.2 Design and Construction7.4.2.1 Durability and Strength7.4.2.1.1 Food-contact Durability/StrengthInspection report number 20. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 7.4.2.1.2 Non-food-contact Durability/StrengthInspection report number 21. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 7.4.2.1.3 Glass TMDsInspection report number 26; critical item. Food temperature-measuring devices may not have sensors or stems constructed of glass, except that thermometers with glass sensors or stems that are encased in a shatterproof coating such as candy thermometers may be used. 7.4.2.2 Cleanability7.4.2.2.1 Multiuse Food-contact SurfacesInspection report number 20. Multiuse food-contact surfaces must be
Use low profile, nonslotted, noncorroding, and easy-to-clean fasteners on food contact surfaces and in splash zones. The use of exposed slotted screws, Phillips head screws or pop rivets in these areas is prohibited. 7.4.2.2.2 CIP Equipment Design/ConstructionInspection report number 20. CIP equipment must be designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing solutions circulate throughout a fixed system and contact all interior food-contact surfaces, and the system is self-draining or capable of being completely drained of cleaning and sanitizing solutions. CIP equipment that is not designed to be disassembled for cleaning must be designed with inspection access points to ensure that all interior food-contact surfaces throughout the fixed system are being effectively cleaned. 7.4.2.2.3 “V” Type ThreadsInspection report number 20. Except for hot oil cooking or filtering equipment, "V" type threads may not be used on food-contact surfaces. 7.4.2.2.4 Oil Filtering EquipmentInspection report number 20. Hot oil filtering equipment must be readily accessible for filter replacement and cleaning of the filter. 7.4.2.2.5 Can OpenersInspection report number 20. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers must be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. 7.4.2.2.6 Non-food-contact DesignInspection report number 21. Non-food-contact surfaces must be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 7.4.2.2.7 Kick PlatesInspection report number 21. Kick plates must be designed so that the areas behind them are accessible for inspection and cleaning by
7.4.2.2.8 Grease FiltersInspection report number 21. Filters or other grease extracting equipment must be designed to be readily removable for cleaning and replacement if not designed to be cleaned in place. 7.4.2.3 Food Temperature-measuring DevicesInspection report number 20.
7.4.2.3.1 Food TMD AccuracyInspection report number 20. Food temperature-measuring devices
Food temperature-measuring devices must have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1°C (2°F) in the intended range of use. 7.4.2.3.2 Ambient Air TMD AccuracyInspection report number 21. Ambient air temperature-measuring devices:
7.4.2.4 Functionality7.4.2.4.1 Ventilation Hood DesignInspection report number 37. Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting must be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7.4.2.4.2 Equipment Openings, Closures, and DeflectorsInspection report number 20. Equipment openings, closures and deflectors must conform to the following:
7.4.2.4.3 Beverage/Ice DispensingInspection report number 20. In equipment that dispenses liquid food or ice in unpackaged form,
7.4.2.4.4 Bearings/GearsInspection report number 21. Equipment containing bearings and gears that require lubricants must be designed and constructed so that the lubricant cannot leak, drip, or be forced into food or onto food-contact surfaces. 7.4.2.4.5 Beverage Line CoolingInspection report number 20. Beverage tubing and cold-plate beverage cooling devices may not be installed in contact with stored ice. This guideline does not apply to cold plates that are constructed integrally without seams in an ice storage bin. 7.4.2.4.6 Equipment DrainageInspection report number 21. Equipment compartments that are subject to accumulation of moisture because of conditions such as condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice must be sloped to an outlet that allows complete draining. 7.4.2.4.7 Drain LinesInspection report number 20. Liquid waste drain lines may not pass through an ice machine or ice storage bin. 7.4.2.4.8 Condenser UnitInspection report number 21. If a condenser unit is an integral component of equipment, the condenser unit must be separated from the food and food storage space by a dustproof barrier. 7.4.2.4.9 Ambient Air TMDsInspection report number 21. Temperature-measuring devices must conform to the following guidelines:
7.4.2.5 Food Equipment, Standards and Classification7.4.2.5.1 Food-contact Equipment StandardsInspection report number 20. Food-contact surfaces of food equipment must comply with American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF International) or other internationally accredited food equipment sanitation standards for materials, design, and construction. 7.4.2.5.2 Nonfood-contact Equipment StandardsInspection report number 21. Nonfood-contact surfaces of food equipment must comply with American National Standards Institute (ANSI), National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF International) or other internationally accredited food-equipment sanitation standards for materials, design, and construction. 7.4.3 Numbers and Capacities7.4.3.1 Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities7.4.3.1.1 Cold/Hot Holding CapacityInspection report number 20. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, must be sufficient in number and capacity to maintain potentially hazardous food temperatures. 7.4.3.2 Ventilation Hood Systems7.4.3.2.1 Ventilation HoodInspection report number 37. Ventilation hood systems and devices must be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on bulkheads and deckheads. 7.4.3.4 Food Temperature-measuring Devices7.4.3.4.1 Food TMDInspection report number 20. Food temperature-measuring devices must be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. 7.4.4 Equipment Location and Installation7.4.4.1 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing7.4.4.1.1 Fixed Equipment InstallationInspection report number 21. Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable must be installed so that it is
7.4.4.1.2 Table-mounted Sealed or ElevatedInspection report number 21. Table-mounted equipment that is not easily movable must be installed to allow cleaning of the equipment and areas underneath and around the equipment by being
7.4.4.2 Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing7.4.4.2.1 Deck-mounted Sealed or ElevatedInspection report number 21. Deck-mounted equipment that is not easily movable must be sealed to the deck or elevated on legs that provide at least a 150 millimeter (6-inch) clearance between the deck and the equipment. 7.4.4.2.2 Deck-mounted ClearanceIf no part of the deck under the deck-mounted equipment is more than 150 millimeters (6 inches) from the point of cleaning access, the clearance space may be only 100 millimeters (4 inches). 7.4.4.2.3 Table-mounted ElevatedInspection report number 21. Table-mounted equipment that is not easily movable must be elevated on legs that provide at least a 100 millimeter (4-inch) clearance between the table and the equipment. 7.4.4.2.4 Table-mounted ClearanceThe clearance space between the table and table-mounted equipment may be:
7.4.5 Maintenance and Operation7.4.5.1 Equipment7.4.5.1.1 Food-contact Equipment in Good RepairInspection report number 20. Food-contact equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including
7.4.5.1.2 Non-food-contact Equipment in Good RepairInspection report number 21. Non-food-contact equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including:
7.4.5.1.3 Cutting BoardsInspection report number 20. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring must be resurfaced if they no longer can be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. 7.4.5.1.4 Microwave OvensInspection report number 20. Microwave ovens must meet the safety standards specified in 21 CFR 1030.10 Microwave Ovens, or equivalent. 7.4.5.2 Good Repair and Calibration7.4.5.2.1 Utensils and TMDs in Good Repair and CalibrationInspection report number 20. Utensils and temperature-measuring devices must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment including
7.4.5.2.2 Ambient Air TMDs Good Repair and CalibrationInspection report number 21. Ambient air temperature-measuring devices must be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. 7.4.5.3 Single-Service and Single-Use Articles7.4.5.3.1 No ReuseInspection report number 28. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. 7.4.5.3.2 Bulk Milk TubesInspection report number 20. The bulk milk container dispensing tube must be cut on the diagonal leaving no more than 25 millimeters (1 inch) protruding from the chilled dispensing head. 7.4.5.3.3 Shell ReuseInspection report number 28. Mollusk and crustacean shells may not be used more than once as serving containers. Directory: nceh -> vsp vsp -> Vessel Sanitation Program Construction Guidelines Draft final for clearance April 2011 Download 0.87 Mb. Share with your friends:
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