Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-5-31

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 310:257-5-31 - In-use utensils, between-use storage

During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

(1) Except as specified under (2) of this Section, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

(2) In food that is not Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

(3) On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under OAC 310:257-7-83 and OAC 310-257-7-94;

(4) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

(5) In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food; or

(6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57°C (135°F) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under OAC 310:257-7-83(d)(7).

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:257-5-31

Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 2289, eff 11-1-11

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021