16 Del. Admin. Code § 4-204.111

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4-204.111 - Vending Machines, Automatic Shutoff

(A) A machine vending TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall have an automatic control that prevents the machine from vending FOOD:

(1) If there is a power failure, mechanical failure, or other condition that results in an internal machine temperature that cannot maintain FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3;^p and

(2) If a condition specified under Subparagraph (A)(1) of this section occurs, until the machine is serviced and restocked with FOOD that has been maintained at temperatures specified under Chapter 3. ^p

(B) When the automatic shutoff within a machine vending TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD is activated:

(1) In a refrigerated vending machine, the ambient air temperature may not exceed 5°C (41 °F) for more than 30 minutes immediately after the machine is filled, serviced, or restocked;^p or

(2) In a hot holding vending machine, the ambient air temperature may not be less than 57 °C (135°F) for more than 120 minutes immediately after the machine is filled, serviced, or restocked. ^p

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4-204.111

17 DE Reg. 1084( 5/1/2014) (Final)