PDFWAC 246-215-04525

Equipment—Warewashing sinks, use limitation (FDA Food Code 4-501.16).

(1) A warewashing sink may not be used for handwashing as specified under WAC 246-215-02315.
(2) If a warewashing sink is used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw food, the sink must be cleaned as specified under WAC 246-215-04515 before and after each time it is used to wash wiping cloths or wash produce or thaw food. Sinks used to wash or thaw food must be sanitized as specified under subpart G of this part before and after using the sink to wash produce or thaw food.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-04525, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04525, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]