Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-7-91

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 310:257-7-91 - Rinsing procedures

Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures:

(1) Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using:

(A) A 3-compartment sink as specified in OAC 310:257-7-51,

(B) Alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a 3-compartment sink as specified in OAC 310:257-7-51(c), or

(C) A 3-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a warewashing system for CIP equipment;

(2) Use of a detergent-sanitizer as specified under OAC 310:257-7-76 if using:

(A) Alternative warewashing equipment as specified in OAC 310:257-7-51(c) that is approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer, or

(B) A warewashing system for CIP equipment;

(3) Use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the hot water sanitization immersion step of a 2-compartment sink operation;

(4) If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified under (5) of this Section, or alternative manual warewashing equipment such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is:

(A) Integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution, and

(B) Wasted immediately after each application; or

(5) If using a warewashing machine that recycles the sanitizing solution for use in the next wash cycle, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-7-91

Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021