Facilities

Separate sink for raw food and equipment washing

RequirementRef. FSSAI-FSE-FAC-002
In plain language

Washing vegetables/raw ingredients in the same sink used to clean pots and equipment risks cross-contamination -- keep them separate where the kitchen layout allows.

Official text

“Separate sinks must be provided, where necessary, for washing raw food and cleaning equipment.”

Source
Schedule 4, Part V · Part V, kitchen requirementsView official source →
What to do

Designate and clearly label separate sinks for raw food washing and equipment cleaning.

What inspectors look for

Kitchen layout photo showing separate sinks

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