Section 750.810  Wiping Cloths

a)         Cloths used for wiping food spills on tableware, such as plates or bowls being served to the consumer, shall be clean, dry and used for no other purpose.

b)         Moist cloths or sponges used for wiping food spills on kitchenware and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean and rinsed frequently in one of the sanitizing solutions permitted in Section 750.820(e) and used for no other purpose.  These cloths and sponges shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.

c)         Moist cloths or sponges used for cleaning non-food-contact surfaces of equipment such as counters, dining table tops and shelves shall be cleaned and rinsed as specified in Section 750.810(b) and used for no other purpose.  These cloths and sponges shall be stored in the sanitizing solution between uses.