Temporary Hand Washing Stations

HOCKING COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

350 State Route 664 North ~ Logan, Ohio 43138 Phone 740-385-3030 Fax 740-385-2252 www.hockingcountyhealthdepartment.com Revised Nov. 2017 Temporary Hand Washing Station Set Up Proper hand washing is critical to prevent foodborne illness. Hands must be washed before starting work, after handling raw meat, after using the restroom and any other times hands become soiled. Upon Hocking County Health Department approval, temporary hand wash stations must be set up prior to beginning food preparation or service, and shall be located so it is easily accessible and convenient for all food handlers. These will be approved only under special circumstances when the hand washing sink is not available (temporary events) or not functional (such as under boil order).

Requirements/Check list:

 A Cleaned and sanitized sizable container with…  Spigot (NO push button) that provides a continuous flow of…  Warm water (100°F to 120°F) from an approved source (bottled water, boiled water if your public water source is under boil order).

 Liquid soap in a pump dispenser (Hand sanitizers DO NOT replace hand washing).  Disposable paper towels  A bucket or catch basin to collect the dirty water to be disposed properly in sewer system. Soap