Title: Section 14-5.82 - Materials permitted and prohibited

14-5.82 Materials permitted and prohibited.

(a) Materials, including food-grade plastics, used in the construction and repair of food vending machines are to be nontoxic, not affected by foods, cleaning compounds, or such other substances which may be found in the use environment, nonabsorbent and durable under normal use. They are not to impart odor, color or taste, nor to contribute to the contamination of food, and are to maintain their original properties under repeated use. Painted food-contact surfaces are prohibited.

(b) Materials are to be of sufficient weight and thickness to permit cleaning and sanitizing.

(c) Tubing conveying beverages or beverage ingredients is to be fabricated from safe materials.