1803. EQUIPMENT - WAREWASHING, CLEANING FREQUENCY

1803 EQUIPMENT ─ WAREWASHING, CLEANING FREQUENCY 1803.1 A warewashing machine, the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths, and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards as specified in § 1602 shall be cleaned: (a) Before use; (b) Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and (c) If used, at least every twenty-four (24) hours. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012).