Section 1620. Warewashing sinks, use limitation  


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  • A. A warewashing sink shall not be used for handwashing.

    B. If a warewashing sink is used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw food, the sink shall be cleaned as specified under 12VAC5-421-1600 before and after each time it is used to wash wiping cloths or wash produce or thaw food. Sinks used to wash or thaw food shall be sanitized as specified under Article 7 (12VAC5-421-1880 et seq.) of this part before and after using the sink to wash produce or thaw food.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 02, eff. October 16, 2007.

Statutory Authority

§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.