410 IAC 7-26-185 Wiping cloths; used for one purpose

Sec. 185. (a) Cloths in use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served must be: (1) kept dry; and (2) used for no other purpose. (b) Cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces must be: (1) held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under section 299 of this rule; and (2) laundered daily as specified under section 320(d) of this rule. (c) Cloths in use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods must be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. (d) Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions specified in subsection (b)(1) in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses must be free of food debris and visible soil. (e) Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions specified in subsection (b)(1) in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses must be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. (f) Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes must be used in accordance with EPA approved manufacturer's label use instructions. (g) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsections (a) through (f) is a core item.