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

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