3717-1-04.4(L) / Mechanical warewashing equipment - hot water sanitization temperature
Critical The rinse temperature in a mechanical warewashing operation is not adequate to sanitize dishes and utensils.
To prevent pathogen growth: in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194˚F, or less than: For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165˚F; or for all other machines, 180˚F.