Section 410 IAC 7-24-302 - Rinsing proceduresAuthority: IC 16-42-5-5
Affected: IC 16-42-5
Sec. 302.
(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-410100261RFAReadopted filed 11/10/2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFAReadopted filed 9/15/2022, 10:01 a.m.: 20221012-IR-410220206RFA