Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 285 - Lodging Establishments
Subchapter 5 - Sanitary Operations and Controls
Section 310:285-5-5 - Storage, cleaning, and bactericidal treatment of utensils

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 310:285-5-5

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

(a) Multi-use utensils.

(1) All multi-use utensils shall be removed from the room after each occupancy for cleaning and sanitizing.

(2) All multi-use utensils shall be in good condition.

(3) All multi-use utensils shall be stored at least six inches above floor level in a clean and dry location which is protected from splash, dust, and other contamination.

(4) A room separate from the laundry shall be provided for washing, rinsing and sanitizing multi-use utensils.

(b) Manual cleaning and sanitizing. Multi-use equipment and utensils shall be washed in a 3-compartment sink, with soap and hot water of at least 110°F, rinsed in clear water, sanitized with a chlorine sanitizer of 50-100 ppm, or any other sanitizer allowed under 40 CFR 180.940 and then allowed to air dry.

(c) Mechanical cleansing and sanitizing. Cleaning and sanitizing may be done by mechanical dishwashing machines provided that:

(1) The dish temperature reaches °160°F during the final rinse; or

(2) After cleaning and rinsing, the dish is sanitized with chlorine at a concentration of 50 ppm and a water temperature of at least 75°F, or any other sanitizing agent allowed by 40 CFR 180.940; and

(3) The machine is operated according to the manufacturer's instructions on the data plate

(4) A test kit, an irreversible registering temperature indicator, or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

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