3717-1-20. Existing facilities and equipment


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  • Existing facilities and equipment in a food service operation or retail food establishment shall be replaced with equipment and facilities meeting the requirements of this chapter when any of the following occur:

    (A) They no longer comply with the following:

    (1) Are in good repair and can be maintained in a sanitary condition;

    (2) Have food contact surfaces that comply with the requirements of this chapter;

    (3) Have cooling, heating, and holding capacities that comply with the requirements of this chapter; or

    (4) Criteria upon which they were originally approved.

    (B) The facilities and equipment constitute a public health hazard; or

    (C) The food service operation or retail food establishment changes ownership.

Replaces: 3717-1-20


Effective: 3/1/2019
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 01/28/2024
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3717.04 ; 3717.05
Rule Amplifies: 3717.04 ; 3717.05
Prior Effective Dates: 03/01/2001, 03/01/2005, 03/01/2009