Minnesota § 31.85 - CONSTRUCTION; MATERIALS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 31.85 — CONSTRUCTION; MATERIALS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.85. CONSTRUCTION; MATERIALS
Subdivision 1.Product modules and utensils.
Product modules and utensils must be metal or plastic and corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth, easily cleanable, and durable under conditions of normal use. They may not impart odors, color, taste, or contamination to the food. Product modules must be easily removable from the display unit for servicing unless they can be effectively cleaned and sanitized without removal by a procedure that will not contaminate bulk food or related equipment.
Subd. 2.Noncontact surfaces.
Surfaces of product module display units, tethers, and all display equipment not intended for food contact, but exposed to food debris or other soiling, must be nonabsorbent, smooth, cleanable, durable under conditions of normal use, and free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices. Tethers must be easily removable for cleaning. Racks that hold food containers must be constructed of material that is smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent. The materials for surfaces that do not come in contact with food must be nonabsorbent or made nonabsorbent by being finished and sealed with a cleanable coating.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 31.85
What does Minnesota Statutes § 31.85 cover?
Section 31.85 ("CONSTRUCTION; MATERIALS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 31.85?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 31.85 apply to my situation?
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