Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 2. Agriculture |
Agency 5. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
Chapter 585. Retail Food Establishment Regulations |
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 may 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 may not be less than 120°F (49°C).Pf
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 24, Issue 02, eff. October 16, 2007; amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.