2803.1 The dealer shall use only equipment and utensils, including approved plastic ware and finished product containers, that comply with section 1200 and are:

1. (a) Constructed in a manner and with materials that can be cleaned, sanitized, maintained and replaced in a manner that prevents contamination of shellfish products; and
2. (b) Free from exposed screws, bolts, or rivet heads on food contact surfaces; and
3. (c) Fabricated from food grade materials.

2803.2 Shucking blocks shall be:

1. (a) Easily cleanable;
2. (b) Fabricated from safe material;
3. (c) Solid, one piece construction; and
4. (d) Easily removed from the shucking bench, unless the block is an integral part of the bench.

2803.3 All equipment used in heat shock processing shall meet the requirements of this section.

2803.4 All equipment used to handle ice shall be kept clean and stored in a sanitary manner, and shall meet the construction requirements in sections 2803.1 and 2803.2.

2803.5 The dealer shall provide a temperature measuring device accurate to plus or minus two degrees Fahrenheit (± 2° F) (plus or minus one degree Centigrade (±1° C)) for use in monitoring product temperatures.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).