Section 750.860  Equipment, Utensil, and Tableware Storage

a)         Cleaned and sanitized utensils and equipment shall be stored at least six inches above the floor in a clean, dry location in a way that protects them from contamination by splash, dust and other means. The food-contact surfaces of fixed equipment shall also be protected from contamination.  Equipment and utensils shall not be placed under exposed sewer lines, or water lines except for automatic fire protection sprinkler heads that may be required by law.

b)         Utensils shall be air-dried before being stored or shall be stored in a self-draining position.

c)         Glasses and cups shall be  stored inverted.  Other stored utensils shall be covered or inverted wherever practical.  Facilities for the storage of knives, forks and spoons shall be designed and used to present the handle to the employee or the consumer.  Unless tableware is pre-wrapped, holders for knives, forks, and spoons at self-service locations shall protect these articles from contamination and present the handles of the utensils to the consumer.