Minnesota Administrative Rules

4626.0885 UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT; RINSING PROCEDURES. 4-603.16

Washed utensils and equipment must be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution using one of the following procedures:

A.

use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using:

(1)

a 3-compartment sink;

(2)

alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a 3-compartment sink specified in part 4626.0680, item C; or

(3)

a 3-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a warewashing system for CIP equipment;

B.

use of a detergent-sanitizer specified in part 4626.0810 if using:

(1)

alternative warewashing equipment specified in part 4626.0680, item C, that is approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer; or

(2)

a warewashing system for CIP equipment;

C.

if using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified in item D, or alternative manual warewashing equipment, such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is:

(1)

integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution; and

(2)

wasted immediately after each application; or

D.

if using a warewashing machine that recycles the sanitizing solution for use in the next wash cycle, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.07; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

History:

23 SR 519; 43 SR 295

Published Electronically:

January 2, 2019