Section 410IAC7-24-302. Rinsing procedures

   (a) 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 (1) of the following procedures:

(1) Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using:

(A) a three (3) compartment sink;

(B) alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a three (3) compartment sink as specified in section 270(c) of this rule; or

(C) a three (3) step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a warewashing system for CIP equipment.

(2) Use of a detergent-sanitizer as specified under section 275 of this rule if using:

(A) alternative warewashing equipment as specified in section 270(c) of this rule 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 two (2) compartment sink operation.

(4) If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified under subdivision (5), 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.

(5) 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.

  (b) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) is a noncritical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-302; 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)