Section 18 AAC 31.414 - Maintenance, proper adjustment, and calibrationThe operator of a food establishment shall ensure that
(1) food-contact surfaces are maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of this chapter;(2) each temperature measuring device is maintained in good repair and is calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, as necessary to ensure accuracy (A) for a product thermometer, to /+ 2º F;(B) for a temperature measuring device on a warewashing machine, to /+ 2º F; and(C) for an ambient air and water temperature measuring device, to /+ 3º F;(3) the conveyor speed or automatic cycle times for each warewashing machine are maintained accurately timed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications;(4) each warewashing machine and its auxiliary components is operated in accordance with the machine's data plate, if present, and other manufacturer's instructions; and(5) water pressure measuring devices are maintained in good repair and are accurate.Eff. 12/28/2006, Register 180Authority:AS 17.20.005
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