Section 1660. Mechanical warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature

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A. The temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize shall not be less than:

1. For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165°F (74°C);^Pf

2. For a stationary rack, dual temperature machine, 150°F (66°C);^Pf

3. For a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine, 160°F (71°C);^Pf or

4. For a multitank, conveyor, multitemperature machine, 150°F (66°C).^Pf

B. The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use chemicals to sanitize shall not be less than 120°F (49°C).^Pf

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 02, eff. October 16, 2007; Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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