Section 25-A1909. METHODS - RINSING PROCEDURES

 

1909.1Washed 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: 

 

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

 

(1)A three (3)-compartment sink;

 

(2)Alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a three  (3)-compartment sink as specified in § 1601.3; or

 

(3)A three (3)-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a  warewashing system for CIP equipment;

 

(b)Use of a detergent-sanitizer as specified in § 1814 if using: 

 

(1)Alternative warewashing equipment as specified in § 1601.3 that is  approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer; or

 

(2)A warewashing system for CIP equipment; 

 

(c)Use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the hot water  sanitization immersion step of a two (2)-compartment sink operation;

   

(d)If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing  solution as specified in § 1909.1(e), or alternative manual warewashing  equipment such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is: 

 

(1)Integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution; and

 

(2)Wasted immediately after each application; or

 

(e)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. 

 

authority

Sections 4 and 10 of An Act Relating to the adulteration of foods and drugs in the District of Columbia, approved February 17, 1898 (30 Stat. 246: D.C. Official Code §§ 48-104 and 48-110 (2009 Repl.)); Section 7 of An Act Making Appropriations to provide for the expenses for the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and three, and for other purposes (32 Stat.627: D.C. Official Code § 47-2834(a)(1), (a)(2), and (b) (2005 Repl.)); and Mayor’s Order 98-139, dated August 20, 1998, and Mayor’s Order 2002-103, dated June 18, 2002.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003), incorporating by reference the text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 6184, 6287-88 (July 5, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012).