3717-1-04.1(BB) / Warewashing machines - temperature measuring devices.
Critical Observed the dial for the final rinse temperature on the high temperature warewashing machine that was not functioning properly at the time of inspection.
To ensure proper sanitization, a warewashing machine shall be equipped with a working temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water in each wash and rinse tank and as the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold, or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. The final rinse temperature dial shall be in good repair.
3717-1-05.3(C) / Sewage and other liquid waste: Backflow prevention.
Critical Observed a direct connection between the sewage system and a drain originating from the food preparation sink in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed at the time of inspection.
To prevent health hazards, a direct connection may not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed unless allowed by the Ohio building code for: a warewashing machine between its waste outlet and a floor drain when the machine is located within five feet (1.5 meters) of a trapped floor drain and the machine outlet is connected to the inlet side of a properly vented floor drain trap; or a warewashing and culinary sink. Provide an air gap for the preparation sink to meet the requirements of this rule.