Section 410IAC7-24-301. Wet cleaning

   (a) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be effectively washed to remove or completely loosen soils by using the manual or mechanical means necessary, such as the application of one (1) of the following:

(1) Detergents containing wetting agents and emulsifiers.

(2) Acid, alkaline, or abrasive cleaners.

(3) Hot water.

(4) Brushes.

(5) Scouring pads.

(6) High-pressure sprays.

(7) Ultrasonic devices.

  (b) The washing procedures selected shall be based on the following:

(1) The type and purpose of the equipment or utensil.

(2) The type of soil to be removed.

  (c) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) or (b) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-301; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 881; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)