(Effective until March 1, 2022.)
Numbers and capacities—Handwashing sinks (2009 FDA Food Code 5-203.11).
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, at least one
handwashing sink, a number of
handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by
employees in areas specified under WAC
246-215-05255, and not fewer than the number of
handwashing sinks required by
law must be provided.
(2) If approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations involved, automatic handwashing facilities may be substituted for handwashing sinks in a food establishment that has at least one handwashing sink.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-05230, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]
(Effective March 1, 2022.)
Numbers and capacities—Handwashing sinks (FDA Food Code 5-203.11).
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, at least one handwashing sink, a number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees in areas specified under WAC 246-215-05255, and not fewer than the number of handwashing sinks required by law must be provided.
(2) If approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations involved, automatic handwashing facilities may be substituted for handwashing sinks in a food establishment that has at least one handwashing sink.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-05230, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-05230, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]