3717-1-04.4(Q) Equipment, utensils, and linens: maintenance and operation

Utensils, temperature and pressure measuring devices - good repair and calibration.

(1)

Utensils are to be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under rule 3717-1-04 of the Administrative Code and rule 3717-1-04.1 of the Administrative Code or will be discarded.

(2)

Food temperature measuring devices are to be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure their accuracy.

(3)

Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices are to be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

(4)

To ensure their accuracy, food monitoring devices are to be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications before each day of production or as indicated in a variance issued by the Ohio department of agriculture or the Ohio department of health.