S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-25.4-803

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-25.4-803 - Methods

4-803.11Storage of Soiled Linens.

Soiled linens shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags and stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, and single-service and single-use articles.

4-803.12Mechanical Washing.

(A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, linens that come in direct contact with food shall be mechanically laundered.

(B) In retail food establishments in which only wiping cloths are laundered as specified in 4-301.15 (B), the wiping cloths may be laundered in a mechanical washer, a sink designated only for wiping cloths, or a warewashing or food preparation sink that is cleaned as specified in 4-501.14.

4-803.13Use of Laundry Facilities.

(A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, laundry facilities located on the premises of a retail food establishment shall be used only for the washing and drying of items used in the operation of the establishment.

(B) Separate laundry facilities located on the premises for the purpose of general laundering such as institutions providing boarding and lodging may also be used for laundering retail food establishment linens.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-25.4-803

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, eff 6/27/2014; State Register Volume 43, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/24/2019.