Section 246-215-04645 - Methods-Rinsing procedures (FDA Food Code 4-603.16)Washed UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT must 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 three-compartment sink;(b) Alternative manual WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT equivalent to a three-compartment sink as specified under WAC 246-215-04305(3); or(c) A three-step washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING procedure in a WAREWASHING system for CIP EQUIPMENT;(2) Use of a detergent-SANITIZER as specified under WAC 246-215-04570 if using: (a) Alternative WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT as specified under WAC 246-215-04305(3) 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 two-compartment sink operation;(4) If using a WAREWASHING machine that does not recycle the SANITIZING solution as specified under subsection (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.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-04645
Amended by WSR 21-01-122, Filed 12/15/2020, effective 1/15/2021Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. 13-03-109, § 246-215-04645, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.