Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Chapter 585 - RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS
Part IV - Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
Article 5 - Maintenance and Operation
Section 2VAC5-585-1600 - Warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency

Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 2VAC5-585-1600

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

A warewashing machine; the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards as specified under 2VAC5-585-1470 shall be cleaned:

1. Before use;

2. Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and

3. If used, at least every 24 hours.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.

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