Section 3800.256. Dishwashing  


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  • (a) Utensils used for eating, drinking, preparation and serving of food or drink shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use by a mechanical dishwasher or by a method approved by the Department of Agriculture.

    (b) A mechanical dishwasher shall use hot water temperatures exceeding 140°F in the wash cycle and 180°F in the final rinse cycle or shall be of a chemical sanitizing type approved by the National Sanitation Foundation.

    (c) A mechanical dishwasher shall be operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3800.6 (relating to applicability to specific facility types); 55 Pa. Code § 3800.251 (relating to additional requirements); and 55 Pa. Code § 3800.302 (relating to exceptions for outdoor and mobile programs).