South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-25 - Retail Food Establishments
Chapter 61-25.6 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES
Part 61-25.6-3 - NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES
Section 61-25.6-301 - Handwashing Sinks

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-25.6-301

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

6-301.10 Minimum Number.

Handwashing sinks shall be provided as specified under 5-203.11.

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.

Each handwashing sink or group of two (2) adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision.

Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

(A) Individual disposable towels; Pf or

(B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf or

(C) A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

(D) A hand-drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Pf

6-301.13 Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions.

A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, a service sink, or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes may not be provided with the handwashing aids and devices required for a handwashing sink as specified under 5-501.16(C), 6-301.11 and 6-301.12.

6-301.14 Handwashing Signage.

A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.

6-301.20 Disposable Towels, Waste Receptacle.

A handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks that is provided with disposable towels shall be provided with a waste receptacle as specified under 5-501.16(C).

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