2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-1680

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 2VAC5-585-1680 - Mechanical warewashing equipment, hot water sanitization temperatures

A. Except as specified in subsection B of this section, 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 (90°C), or less than:^Pf

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

2. For all other machines, 180°F (82°C).^Pf

B. The maximum temperature specified under subsection A of this section does not apply to the high pressure and temperature systems with wand-type, hand-held, spraying devices used for the in-place cleaning and sanitizing of equipment such as meat saws.

2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-585-1680

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. October 16, 2007; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. 7/12/2016.

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.