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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

7.4.4.2.4 Table-Mounted Clearance
The clearance space between the table and TABLE-
MOUNTED EQUIPMENT may be either of the following:
• 75 millimeters (3 inches) if the horizontal distance of the
table top under the EQUIPMENT is no more than
500 millimeters (20 inches) from the point of access for
cleaning.
• 50 millimeters (2 inches) if the horizontal distance of the
table top under the EQUIPMENT is no more than
75 millimeters (3 inches) from the point of access for
cleaning.

7.4.5 Maintenance and Operation

7.4.5.1 Equipment

7.4.5.1.1 Food-Contact Equipment in Good Repair (20)
FOOD-contact EQUIPMENT must be maintained in good repair
and proper adjustment, including the following:
• EQUIPMENT must be maintained in a state of repair and
condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and
operation specifications of these guidelines.
• Can opener parts that cut or pierce must be kept sharp to
minimize the creation of metal fragments that can
contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.

7.4.5.1.2 Nonfood-Contact Equipment in Good Repair (21)
Nonfood-CONTACT EQUIPMENT must be maintained in good
repair and proper adjustment, including the following:
• EQUIPMENT must be maintained in a state of repair and
condition that meets the materials, design, construction, and
operation specifications of these guidelines.
• EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges,
fasteners, and kick plates must be kept intact and tight and
adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

7.4.5.1.3 Cutting Boards (20)
Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards subject to scratching
and scoring must be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively
cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

7.4.5.1.4 Microwave Ovens (20)
Microwave ovens must meet the safety standards specified in
21 CFR 1030.10 Microwave Ovens, or equivalent.

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