May 21, 2026
Routine
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)
Observed hot water sanitization dishwasher only reaching 150 degrees Fahrenheit in the final stage of sanitization. Advised PIC to have dishwasher maintenance to have final round reach 180 degrees Fahrenheit. 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