{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-1600","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-1600","heading":"Warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency","body":"A warewashing machine; the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards as specified under 12VAC5-421-1470 shall be cleaned:\n\n1. Before use;\n\n2. Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and\n\n3. If used, at least every 24 hours.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens","Article 5. Maintenance and Operation"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section1600/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:16Z","sha256":"54e5b0c00e5d3069f4ef0dd2c2977737ce72d8ff1453ae423683846bc5627a6b","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-1590","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-1610"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}