Minnesota Administrative Rules

4626.0785 4-501.110 MECHANICAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT; WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE.

A.

The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize shall not be less than:

(1)

for a single tank, stationary rack, single temperature machine, 74 degrees C (165 degrees F);

(2)

for a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine, 71 degrees C (160 degrees F);

(3)

for a single tank, stationary rack, dual temperature machine, 66 degrees C (150 degrees F); or

(4)

for a multitank, conveyor, multitemperature machine, 66 degrees C (150 degrees F).

B.

The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use chemicals to sanitize shall not be less than 49 degrees C (120 degrees F).

Statutory Authority:

MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011

History:

23 SR 519

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007