Observed dishes being washed in a hot water sanitizing dish machine and the temperature reach 160 degrees. COS- dish machine shall not be used until it is repaired and reaches 180 for the final rinse temperature. 3 compartment sink shall be used. 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - Mechanical Warewashing, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures(P)
(l) Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures.
- Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: Pf
(i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); Pf or
(ii) For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC). Pf
- The maximum temperatures specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, do 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