UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT; RINSING PROCEDURES. 4-603.16

Washed utensils and equipment must be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution using one of the following procedures: A. use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using: (1) a 3-compartment sink; (2) alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a 3-compartment sink specified in part 4626.0680 , item C; or (3) a 3-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a warewashing system for CIP equipment; B. use of a detergent-sanitizer specified in part 4626.0810 if using: (1) alternative warewashing equipment specified in part 4626.0680 , item C, that is approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer; or (2) a warewashing system for CIP equipment; C. if using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified in item D, or alternative manual warewashing equipment, such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is: (1) integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution; and (2) wasted immediately after each application; or D. if using a warewashing machine that recycles the sanitizing solution for use in the next wash cycle, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution.