(a) In addition to the requirements adopted in Section 17-4.1 of this chapter, the requirements contained in this section govern equipment, utensils, and linens at food establishments.
(b) Clothes washer and dryer location requirements. If a mechanical clothes washer or dryer is provided, it shall be located so that the washer or dryer is protected from contamination and only where there is no exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Laundry facilities may not be located in food handling areas.
(c) Maintenance of equipment. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that:
(1) meets the requirements specified in Subsection 228.101(a) and Section 228.102 of the Texas Food Establishment Rules; and
(2) enables the equipment to perform the function for which it is used, intended, or designed. (Ord. Nos. 26023; 30134)