Iowa Code r. 481-34.8 - Sanitation
(1) There shall be
sufficient means to clean, rinse, and sanitize all multi-use food contact
surfaces. Cleaners and sanitizers used for these purposes shall be intended and
approved for use in a commercial food establishment.
(2) All food contact surfaces shall be clean
to sight and touch when not in use.
(3) All food contact surfaces shall be
cleaned and sanitized:
a. Between each
use;
b. At least every four hours
if under continuous use to control microbial growth;
c. At a frequency necessary to prevent cross
contamination; and
d. At a
frequency necessary to prevent allergen cross contact.
(4) If chemical sanitizers are used, they
shall be used according to the manufacturer directions for use, and a means
shall be provided for testing the proper level of chemical concentration, such
as test strips designed specifically for the chemical being used.
(5) Food processing, handling, and storage
areas shall be neat; clean; and free from excessive accumulation of product,
dust, trash, and unnecessary articles.
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