Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8325 - Dishwashing

Rule 325.

(1) All tableware, utensils, food contact surfaces, and food service equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each use. Multi-purpose tables must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after they are used for meals or snacks.
(2) Enamelware utensils are prohibited.
(3) Reuse of single service articles is prohibited.
(4) Multi-use tableware and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized using 1 of the following methods:
(a) A commercial dishwasher.
(b) A residential dishwasher with sanitizing capability.
(c) A 3-compartment sink to wash in the first compartment, to rinse in the second compartment, and to sanitize in the third compartment.
(d) A 2-compartment sink for washing in the first compartment and rinsing in the second compartment, and a third container suitable for complete submersion for sanitizing.
(5) If the manual washing method is used, as referenced in subrule (4)(c) and (d) of this rule, all of the following must be done:
(a) Rinse and scrape all utensils and tableware before washing.
(b) In the first compartment, wash using detergent and water at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit or at the temperature specified by the detergent manufacturer.
(c) In the second compartment, rinse in clear water making sure to remove all traces of food and detergent.
(d) In the third compartment or suitable container, sanitize using 1 of the following methods:
(i) Immersion for not less than 30 seconds in clean, hot water of not less than 171 degrees Fahrenheit.
(ii) Immersion with a food-grade sanitizing solution mixed as described on the manufacturer's label for sanitizing. A test kit or other device that measures the correct concentration of the solution must be used when a chemical is used for sanitizing.
(e) Air dry on a clean and sanitized surface. Do not use a towel for drying.
(6) Sponges must not be used in a food service operation.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.8325
2013 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2025 MR 10, Eff. 5/7/2025

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