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. After 6 cycles the wash temperaturre was 106F for a heat sanitizing unit.
To ensure proper cleaning and sanitization, 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.
3717-1-04.4(L) / Mechanical warewashing equipment - hot water sanitization temperature
Critical Corrected During Inspection The rinse temperature in a mechanical warewashing operation is not adequate to sanitize dishes and utensils.Over 6 cycles the final rinse temperature went from 185F to 152F. Discontinue using and use the three compartment sink until repaired.
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.