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 of the following procedures:

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

   1. (A) A 3-compartment sink as specified in OAC 310:257-7-51,
   2. (B) Alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a 3-compartment sink as specified in OAC 310:257-7-51(c), or
   3. (C) A 3-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a warewashing system for CIP equipment;

2. (2) Use of a detergent-sanitizer as specified under OAC 310:257-7-76 if using:

   1. (A) Alternative warewashing equipment as specified in OAC 310:257-7-51(c) that is approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer, or
   2. (B) A warewashing system for CIP equipment;
3. (3) Use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the hot water sanitization immersion step of a 2-compartment sink operation;

4. (4) If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified under (5) of this Section, or alternative manual warewashing equipment such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is:

   1. (A) Integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution, and
   2. (B) Wasted immediately after each application; or
5. (5) 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.

Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06

Amended at 38 Ok Reg 1947, eff 9-11-21