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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 13A.18.12.05" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="18" 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>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>
</regulation>