Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one (1) of the following procedures:

(a) Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using:

(1) A three (3)-compartment sink;

(2) Alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a three (3)-compartment sink as specified in § 1601.3; or

(3) A three (3)-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a warewashing system for CIP equipment;

(b) Use of a detergent-sanitizer as specified in § 1814 if using:

(1) Alternative warewashing equipment as specified in § 1601.3 that is approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer; or

(2) A warewashing system for CIP equipment;

(c) Use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the hot water sanitization immersion step of a two (2)-compartment sink operation;

(d) If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified in § 1909.1(e), 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

(e) 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.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 4394 (June 6, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 13690 (November 30, 2012).