(Effective until March 1, 2022.)
Drying—Wiping cloths, air drying locations (2009 FDA Food Code 4-901.12).
Wiping cloths laundered in a
food establishment that does not have a mechanical clothes dryer as specified under WAC
246-215-04320(2) must be air-dried in a location and in a manner that prevents contamination of
food,
equipment,
utensils,
linens, and
single-service and
single-use articles and the wiping cloths. This section does not apply if wiping cloths are stored after laundering in a
sanitizing solution as specified under WAC
246-215-04565.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04905, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]
(Effective March 1, 2022.)
Drying—Wiping cloths, air drying locations (FDA Food Code 4-901.12).
Wiping cloths laundered in a food establishment that does not have a mechanical clothes dryer as specified under WAC 246-215-04320(2) must be air-dried in a location and in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles and the wiping cloths. This section does not apply if wiping cloths are stored after laundering in a sanitizing solution as specified under WAC 246-215-04565.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-04905, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04905, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]