Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 257 - Food Establishments
Subchapter 7 - Equipment, Utensils and Linens
Section 310:257-7-91 - Rinsing procedures

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 310:257-7-91

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

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.

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

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