3717-1-04(A) Equipment, utensils, and linens: materials for construction and repair

Multiuse utensils and food contact surfaces - material characteristics. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment cannot allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions are to be:

(1)

Safe;

(2)

Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent;

(3)

Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing;

(4)

Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and

(5)

Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.