{"data":{"id":"us-va/2vac5-585-1600","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"2VAC5-585-1600","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 2VAC5-585-1470 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 2. Agriculture","Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services","Chapter 585. Retail Food Establishment Regulations","Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens","Article 5. Maintenance and Operation"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title2/agency5/chapter585/section1600/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:45:02Z","sha256":"07b31c3f64ab976d1233645c7a9eceeabd8aa37fb8c22a25a42880ca2b992511","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/2vac5-585-1590","next":"us-va/2vac5-585-1610"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}