Section 3-304.12 - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use StorageDuring pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored:
(A) Except as specified under ¶ (B) of this section, in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container;(B) 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;(C) 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 §§ 4-602.11 and 4-702.11;(D) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist FOOD such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;(E) 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(F) 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 Subparagraph 4-602.11 (D)(7).Wis. Admin. Code Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection 3-304.12
Adopted by,Register April 2015 No. 712, eff.5/1/2015.Amended by, Register August 2016 No. 728, eff. 9/1/2016.Adopted by, Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8/1/2020