(Effective until March 1, 2022.)
Methods—Mechanical washing (2009 FDA Food Code 4-803.12).
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, linens must be mechanically washed.
(2) In
food establishments in which only wiping cloths are laundered as specified under WAC
246-215-04320(2), the wiping cloths may be laundered in a mechanical washer, sink designated only for laundering wiping cloths, or a
warewashing sink that is cleaned as specified under WAC
246-215-04515.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04815, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]
(Effective March 1, 2022.)
Methods—Mechanical washing (FDA Food Code 4-803.12).
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, linens must be mechanically washed.
(2) In food establishments in which only wiping cloths are laundered as specified under WAC 246-215-04320(2), the wiping cloths may be laundered in a mechanical washer, sink designated only for laundering wiping cloths, or a warewashing sink that is cleaned as specified under WAC 246-215-04515.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-04815, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04815, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]