Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter O - SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
Division 1 - SANITATION AND HEALTH PRACTICES
Section 748.3009 - How should items be sanitized?
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
Items may be sanitized by:
(1) Completing the four-step process outlined in the definition in § 748.43(41) of Title 40 (relating to What do certain words and terms mean in this chapter?);
(2) Washing the items for five or more minutes in a dishwasher or washing machine that uses hot water of a temperature of at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit;
(3) Washing in a three-compartment sink or three containers. The sinks and/or containers must be large enough to completely immerse the items for soaking, rinsing, and disinfecting; or
(4) Following the requirements of any alternative methods that have been approved by the Department of State Health Services for your operation.
