La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIII-2507

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXIII-2507 - Temperature of Wash Solution [formerly paragraph 22:19-4]

A. The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment shall be maintained at not less than 110°F (43°C) unless a different temperature is specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instruction.

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

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

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

3. for a single tank, stationary rack, dual temperature machine, 150°F (66°C);

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

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

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIII-2507

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:326 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1420 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.