{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-1860","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-1860","heading":"Rinsing procedures","body":"Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures:\n\n1. Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using:\n\na. A 3-compartment sink,\n\nb. Alternative manual warewashing equipment equivalent to a 3-compartment sink as specified in 12VAC5-421-1460 C, or\n\nc. A 3-step washing, rinsing, and sanitizing procedure in a warewashing system for CIP equipment;\n\n2. Use of a detergent-sanitizer as specified under 12VAC5-421-1710 if using:\n\na. Alternative warewashing equipment as specified in 12VAC5-421-1460 C that is approved for use with a detergent-sanitizer, or\n\nb. A warewashing system for CIP equipment;\n\n3. Use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the hot water sanitization immersion step of a 2-compartment sink operation;\n\n4. If using a warewashing machine that does not recycle the sanitizing solution as specified under subdivision 5 of this section, or alternative manual warewashing equipment such as sprayers, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is:\n\na. Integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution, and\n\nb. Wasted immediately after each application; or\n\n5. If using a warewashing machine that recycles the sanitizing solution for use in the next wash cycle, use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the application of the sanitizing solution.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens","Article 6. Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section1860/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:17Z","sha256":"e54a4397779d81a22fdc51f1c0a09b7d8c523d652e8187eff4b53bdf010c5243","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-1850","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-1885"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}