Section 70.15. Facilities and equipment; cleaning.  


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  • Equipment used to handle raw agricultural commodities at a food processing plant shall be designed, constructed, and maintained so that the equipment is easily cleanable and accessible for cleaning. Equipment shall be kept clean. If necessary to prevent unsanitary conditions, both water and steam shall be used to clean machinery and equipment. Cleaning equipment, and an ample supply of water and steam shall be available for cleaning purposes. Cleaning equipment shall be adequate for cleaning purposes, and shall be kept in good repair.