During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils must be stored:
(1) Except as specified under subsection (2) of this section, in the food with their handles above the top of food and the container;
(2) In food that is not potentially hazardous 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 WAC
246-215-04605 and
246-215-04705;
(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 potentially hazardousfood; or
(6) In a container of water maintained at a temperature of 135°F (57°C) or greater or 41°F (5°C) or less and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under WAC
246-215-04605 (4)(g).
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-03333, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]