OAR 291-061-0170: Construction of Utensils and Equipment

(1) All multi-use utensils and display cases or windows, counters, shelves, tables, refrigeration equipment, sinks, drainboards, dish tables, cutting boards, and other equipment or utensils shall be easily cleanable and shall be kept in good repair. All equipment shall be installed in a manner providing ease of cleaning beneath and behind such unit. (2) Food contact utensils containing or plated with cadmium or lead shall not be used provided, however, that silver solder or solder containing less than five percent lead may be used for jointing. (3) Containers with seams which are not sealed flush with the surface shall not be reused. Single service containers or utensils shall not be reused unless such utensil is durable, easily cleanable, and in good repair. (4) Chipped, cracked, or crazed graniteware or enamelware shall not be used. (5) If wooden surfaces or utensils are used, they shall be equal in hardness to rock maple, in good repair, and kept clean.