3717-1-04.4(J) / Mechanical warewashing equipment - wash solution temperature.
Critical The wash solution in the spray type warewasher is not being maintained at the proper temperature and observed between 95F and 100F.
The temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize may not be less than: (a) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165˚F; (b) For a stationary rack, dual temperature machine, 150˚F; (c) For a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine, 160˚F or (d) for a multitank, conveyor, multi-temperature machine, 150˚F. The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use chemicals to sanitize may not be less than 120˚F. Correct By: 07-Feb-2014
3717-1-04.4(N) / Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, using chemical sanitization - temp., pH, concentration, and hardness
Critical Sanitizer in the dish tank observed in a strong concentration of 200ppm chlorine. Sanitizer for spray bottles used to sanitize tables and food contact surfaces observed in a very strong concentration greater than 500ppm quaternary ammonia.
A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall meet the criteria specified under paragraph (E) of rule 3717-1-07.1 of this code, and be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions. Chlorine in dishtank that is operated above 120F should be in a conentration between 25ppm and 50ppm. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer for spray bottle must be used at 200ppm as indicated by manufacturer. Correct in 1 day. May need to contact service company to have dispensing devices properly calibrated. Correct By: 07-Feb-2014