301.15(B), the wiping cloths may be laundered in a

mechanical washer, sink designated only for laundering

wiping cloths, or a WAREWASHING or FOOD preparation

sink that is cleaned as specified under Section 4-501.14.

4-803.13 Use of Laundry Facilities.

(A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section,

laundry facilities on the PREMISES of a RETAIL FOOD

ESTABLISHMENT shall be used only for the washing and

drying of items used in the operation of the establishment.

(B) Separate laundry facilities located on the PREMISES

for the purpose of general laundering such as for

institutions providing boarding and lodging may also be

used for laundering RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

items.

4-9 PROTECTION OF CLEAN ITEMS

4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-DryingRequired.

After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and

UTENSILS:

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(A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as

specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940

Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for

use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface

SANITIZING solutions), before contact with FOOD; and

(B) May not be cloth dried except that UTENSILS

that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths

that are maintained clean and dry.

4-901.12 Wiping Cloths, Air-Drying Locations.

Wiping cloths laundered in a RETAIL FOOD

ESTABLISHMENT that does not have a mechanical clothes

dryer as specified in Paragraph 4-301.15(B) shall be air-dried