812.1 Cloths that are in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:

(a) Maintained dry; and

(b) Used for no other purpose.

812.2 Cloths that are in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(a) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified in § 1813; and

(b) Laundered daily as specified in § 2101.4.

812.3 Cloths that are in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.

812.4 Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions specified in § 812.2(a) in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil.

812.5 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions specified in § 812.2(a) in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service, or single-use articles.

812.6 Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA approved manufacturer's label use instructions.

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