A. Manual dispensing utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily, or at more frequent intervals based on the type of food and the amount of food particle accumulation or soiling.

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 36-977

  • Bulk food: means unpackaged and unwrapped food in aggregate containers from which quantities are withdrawn by the consumer, excluding fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, nuts in the shell, rice, beans, food in salad bars and potentially hazardous food. See Arizona Laws 36-971
  • Product module: means a multi-use or single service food contact container designed for customer self-service of bulk food by either direct or indirect means. See Arizona Laws 36-971

B. Product modules, lids and other equipment shall be cleaned before restocking, if soiled or at intervals on a schedule based on the type of food and the amount of food particle accumulation or soiling. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized immediately if contamination is observed or suspected.

C. Any bulk food remaining in a soiled product module shall be discarded before the product module is refilled.