SECTION 310:257-7-91. Rinsing procedures  


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  •   Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures:
    (1)   Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using:
    (A)   A 3-compartment sink as specified in OAC 310:257-7-51,
    (B)   Alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a 3-compartment sink as specified in OAC 310:257-7-51(c), or
    (C)   A 3-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a warewashing system for CIP equipment;
    (2)   Use of a detergent-sanitizer as specified under OAC 310:257-7-76 if using:
    (A)   Alternative warewashing equipment as specified in OAC 310:257-7-51(c) that is approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer, or
    (B)   A warewashing system for CIP equipment;
    (3)   Use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the hot water sanitization immersion step of a 2-compartment sink operation;
    (4)   If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified under (5) of this Section, or alternative manual warewashing equipment such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is:
    (A)   Integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution, and
    (B)   Wasted immediately after each application; or 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.
[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06]