3717-1-20 Existing facilities and equipment

Existing facilities and equipment in a food service operation or retail food establishment are to 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.