Unless designed for in-place cleaning, food-contact surfaces shall be accessible for cleaning and inspection:
Individual product modules shall be designed to be easily removable from the display unit for servicing unless the modules are so designed and fabricated that they can be effectively cleaned (and sanitized, when necessary) through a manual in-place cleaning procedure that will not contaminate or otherwise adversely affect bulk food or equipment in the adjoining display area.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 §§ 271-4.8