RULES OF - Cobb & Douglas Public Health

290-5-14-.05 Equipment and Utensils. Amended. (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (b)
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. (cont.)
(iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components
of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and
syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:
(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or
(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil or mold.
(c) Cooking and Baking Equipment.
1. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24
hours. This subsection does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering equipment if it is cleaned as
specified under subsection (7)(b)3(v) of this Rule.
2. The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by
using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
(d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a
frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
(e) Dry Cleaning.
1. If used, dry cleaning methods such as brushing, scraping, and vacuuming shall contact only
surfaces that are soiled with dry food residues that are not potentially hazardous (time/temperature
control for safety food).
2. Cleaning equipment used in dry cleaning food-contact surfaces may not be used for any other
purpose.
(f) Precleaning.
1. Food debris on equipment and utensils shall be scraped over a waste disposal unit, or garbage
receptacle or shall be removed in a warewashing machine with a prewash cycle.
2. If necessary for effective cleaning, utensils and equipment shall be preflushed, presoaked, or
scrubbed with abrasives.
(g) Loading of Soiled Items, Warewashing Machines. Soiled items to be cleaned in a
warewashing machine shall be loaded into racks, trays, or baskets or onto conveyors in a position
that:
1. Exposes the items to the unobstructed spray from all cycles; and
2. Allows the items to drain.
Cobb and Douglas County Public Health
Douglas Food Service Code
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