Nev. Admin. Code § 446.362 - Utensils and equipment: Rinsing procedures

Current through March 28, 2022

Washed utensils and equipment must 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. Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using:

(a) A three-compartment sink;

(b) Alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a three-compartment sink; or

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

2. Use of a detergent-sanitizer if using:

(a) Alternative warewashing equipment that is approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer; or

(b) A warewashing system for CIP equipment;

3. Use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the hot water sanitization immersion step of a two-compartment sink operation;

4. If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as described in subsection 5 or alternative manual warewashing equipment such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is:

(a) Integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution; and

(b) Wasted immediately after each application; or

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.

Notes

Nev. Admin. Code § 446.362

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R069-10, eff. 12-18-2013

NRS 439.200, 446.940