Minnesota Administrative Rules

4625.1500 EATING UTENSILS AND DRINKING VESSELS PROVIDED IN GUEST ROOMS.

After each usage, all multiuse eating utensils and drinking vessels shall be thoroughly washed in hot water containing a suitable soap or synthetic detergent, rinsed in clean water, and effectively subjected to a bactericidal process approved by the commissioner. Approved facilities for manual dishwashing shall consist of a three-compartment sink with stacking and drainboards at each end. All mechanical dishwashing machines shall conform to Standard Number 3 of the National Sanitation Foundation, dated April 1965.

All dishes, glasses, utensils, and equipment after washing and bactericidal treatment shall be permitted to drain and air dry.

Single-service utensils or vessels as defined in part 4625.2400, subpart 20 must be handled in a sanitary manner. Such utensils may not be reused.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.08; 144.12; 157.01 to 157.14; 327.10 to 327.67

Published Electronically:

January 21, 2000