Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 75 - Retail Food Establishments
Appendix - Wisconsin Food Code
Chapter 3 - Food
Part 3-3 - PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION AFTER RECEIVING
Subpart 3-304 - Preventing Contamination from Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
Section 3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Current through February 24, 2025
(A) Cloths in-use for wiping FOOD spills from TABLEWARE and carry-out containers that occur as FOOD is being served shall be:
(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be:
(C) Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal FOODS shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.
(D) Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions specified in Subparagraph (B)(1) of this section in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of FOOD debris and visible soil.
(E) Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions specified in Subparagraph (B)(1) of this section in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, SINGLE- SERVICE, or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
(F) SINGLE-USE disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions.
