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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 13A.16.12.05" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="12" heading="Food Preparation Area and Equipment.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Appliances and equipment in the food preparation area shall be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Cleaned and sanitized;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In good repair;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Capable of normal operation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Not conducive to the harboring of insects and rodents.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Food contact surfaces shall be nontoxic, smooth, in good repair, and free of breaks, open seams, cracks, pits, and similar imperfections.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Refrigeration shall be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Of sufficient capacity to store all food and beverages that require refrigeration;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Operated at or below 40° F; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Equipped with an indicating thermometer graduated at 2° F intervals.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>All frozen food units shall be operated at 0° F or less, and shall be provided with an indicating thermometer.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Centers operating more than 4 consecutive hours shall provide refrigeration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Except in a small center or when only snacks are provided by the operator, a separate handwashing sink which is equipped with soap and paper towels shall be provided in or adjacent to each food preparation area. Food preparation and utensil washing sinks may not be used for handwashing.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>A cooking exhaust hood shall be provided when routine cleaning does not eliminate condensation or greasy film.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Utensils and equipment used for the preparation and service of food and beverages shall be cleaned, sanitized, air dried, and stored in a manner approved by the office.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Floors and walls in a food preparation area shall be easily cleanable and maintained in a clean condition.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>