(B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
(C) NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
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(B) Subparagraph (A)(1) of this section, does not apply if the FOOD-CONTACT SURFACE or UTENSIL is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under § 3-401.11 than the previous type.
(C) Except as specified in ¶ (D) of this section, if used with TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours.
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(D) Surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD may be cleaned less frequently than every 4 hours if:
(1)
In storage, containers of TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD and their contents are maintained at temperatures specified under Chapter 3 and the containers are cleaned when they are empty;
(2) UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT are used to prepare FOOD in a refrigerated room or area that is maintained at one of the temperatures in the following chart and:
(a) The UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT are cleaned at the frequency in the following chart that corresponds to the temperature; and
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(b) The cleaning frequency based on the ambient temperature of the refrigerated room or area is documented in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT;
(3) Containers in serving situations such as salad bars, delis, and cafeteria lines hold READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD that is maintained at the temperatures specified under Chapter 3, are intermittently combined with additional supplies of the same FOOD that is at the required temperature, and the containers are cleaned at least every 24 hours;
(4) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES are maintained in contact with FOOD, such as when left in a container of deli FOOD or in a roast, held at temperatures specified under Chapter 3;
(5) EQUIPMENT is used for storage of PACKAGED or unPACKAGED FOOD such as a reach-in refrigerator and the EQUIPMENT is cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues;
(6) The cleaning schedule is APPROVED based on consideration of:
(a) Characteristics of the EQUIPMENT and its use,
(b) The type of FOOD involved,
(c) The amount of FOOD residue accumulation, and
(d) The temperature at which the FOOD is maintained during the operation and the potential for the rapid and progressive multiplication of pathogenic or toxigenic microorganisms that are capable of causing foodborne disease; or
(7) In-use UTENSILS are intermittently stored in a container of water in which the water is maintained at 57°C (135
°F) or more and the UTENSILS and container are cleaned at least every 24 hours or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
(E) Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under § 4-603.11, surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cleaned:
(1) At any time when contamination may have occurred;
(2) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and CONSUMER self-service UTENSILS such as tongs, scoops, or ladles;
(3) Before restocking CONSUMER self-service EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS such as condiment dispensers and display containers; or
(4) 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:
(a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or more frequently as necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold, or
(A) Exposes the items to the unobstructed spray from all cycles; and
(B) Allows the items to drain.
(C) 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 TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD.
(A) EQUIPMENT shall be disassembled as necessary to allow access of the detergent solution to all parts;
(B) EQUIPMENT components and UTENSILS shall be scraped or rough cleaned to remove FOOD particle accumulation; and
(C) EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be washed as specified under ¶ 4-603.14 (A).
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(A) Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before SANITIZING if using:
(1) A 3-compartment sink,
(2) Alternative manual WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT equivalent to a 3compartment sink as specified in ¶ 4-301.12 (C), or
(3) A 3-step washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING procedure in a WAREWASHING system for CIP EQUIPMENT;
(B) Use of a detergent-SANITIZER as specified under § 4-501.115 if using:
(1) Alternative WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT as specified in ¶ 4-301.12 (C) that is APPROVED for use with a detergent-SANITIZER, or
(2) A WAREWASHING system for CIP EQUIPMENT;
(C) Use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the hot water SANITIZATION immersion step of a 2-compartment sink operation;
(D) If using a WAREWASHING machine that does not recycle the SANITIZING solution as specified under ¶ (E) of this section, or alternative manual WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is:
(1) Integrated in the application of the SANITIZING solution, and
(2) Wasted immediately after each application; or
(A) Hot water manual operations by immersion for at least 30 seconds and as specified under § 4-501.111; P
(B) Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through EQUIPMENT that is set up as specified under §§ 4-
501.15, 4-
501.112, and 4-
501.113 and achieving a UTENSIL surface temperature of 71
°C (160
°F) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator;
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(C) Chemical manual or mechanical operations, including the application of SANITIZING chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, using a solution as specified under § 4-501.114. Contact times shall be consistent with those on EPA-registered label use instructions by providing:
(1) Except as specified under Subparagraph (C)(2) of this section, a contact time of at least 10 seconds for a chlorine solution specified under ¶ 4-501.114 (A), P
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(3) A contact time of at least 30 seconds for other chemical SANITIZING solutions, P or
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(1) In a clean, dry location;
(2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and
(3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
(B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as specified under ¶ (A) of this section and shall be stored:
(1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and
(2) Covered or inverted.
(C) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE
-USE ARTICLES shall be stored as specified under ¶ (A) of this section and shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.
(D)
Items that are kept in closed PACKAGES may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under § 4-204.122.
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(B) Knives, forks, and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by EMPLOYEES and by CONSUMERS if CONSUMER self-service is provided.
(A) A supply of containers of commercially BOTTLED DRINKING WATER;
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(B) One or more closed portable water containers; Pf
(C) An enclosed vehicular water tank; Pf
(D) An on-PREMISES water storage tank; Pf or
(B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a HANDWASHING SINK.
(C) A HANDWASHING SINK:
(1) At a newly constructed FOOD ESTABLISHMENT when a HANDWASHING SINK, or sink faucet is replaced or installed it shall have a faucet of the type which is not hand operated.
(2) That is equipped with a self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
Note: Contact the Safety and Building Division at the department of safety and professional services, P.O. Box 2509, Madison, WI 53701, telephone 608-266-3151 and 711 (TTY) or
https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/home.aspx.
(B) Insect control devices shall be installed so that:
(1) The devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area; and
(2) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE- SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
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(B) Paragraph (A) of this section, does not apply if a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents.
(C) Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are:
(1) Solid and tight-fitting;
(2) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; and
(3) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use.
(D) Except as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (E) of this section, if the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, or of a larger structure within which a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is not provided with windows and doors as specified under ¶ (A) of this section, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:
(1) 16 mesh to 25.4mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens;
(2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or
