VENDING MACHINE SANITATION

Vending machines and the surrounding areas should be kept clean at all times. After refilling the Antares vending machine remember to remove all trash, empty soda cases, boxes and so forth. The immediate area of the vending machine should be well lighted and provided with a covered trash receptacle. The area must be protected from overhead leakage or condensation from water, waste or sewer piping.

You should mount the Antares vending machine on a stand so that it is at least 6 inches off the deck, the reason for this is to make it easier for the vending operator to clean under and around the vending machine. Make sure that the surface of the vending machine inside or out is not sticky or dusty. The door and panel to the Antares vending machine and any access opening for food should be tightly fit and any worn gasket material should be replaced to prevent dust, or any other foreign particle from entering. Adequate hand washing facilities must be available for the workers servicing the vending machine.

Machines vending potentially hazardous food must be provide wit refrigeration or heating units and thermostatic controls which will ensure the maintenance of safe food temperatures. They must also have automatic controls which prevent the machine from vending food in the event of a power failure or a mechanical failure.

The vending stage of an Antares vending machine wit a delivery tube or chute must be provided with a tight fitting self closing cover. Vending machine exteriors must be designed and fabricated to minimize the entrance of insects and rodents. Ventilation louvers or openings into the vending machine must be effectively screened.

Personal hygiene for all food personnel is required for servicing the Antares vending machine. This means that they will be required to wash hands at all times, not to use tobacco, wearing clean garments, etc when engaging in any kind of servicing of the vending machine.

The cavities and door edges of microwave ovens must be cleaned at least once a day to keep them free of grease deposits and other accumulated soil. The Antares vending operator must maintain a record of the vending machine operations. This must be made available at the time of inspection and it must be current.

Food sold through vending machines will be providing the same protection as provided by any other food service facility. It must be free from contamination.