3717-1-03.2(M) / Wiping cloths - use limitation.
Corrected During Inspection Observed improper use and/or maintenance of wiping cloths. Observed soiled and wet wiping cloths stored on counters in the kitchen at the time of inspection.
Cloths that are in use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers shall be maintained dry and used for no other purpose; cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer, or laundered daily; cloths used with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from other cloths, dry cloths and solutions shall be free of food debris and visible soil; containers of sanitizer solutions shall be stored off the floor, and used in a manner that prevents contamination. Single-service articles, single-use articles or single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA - approved manufacturer's label use instructions. Operator discarded the wiping cloths at the time of inspection.