A co-worker and I were arguing about the temperature of our old dishwasher. He is convinced that the temp only needs to be up to 150 degrees, but I thought the temp was supposed to be 180 degrees or more. Any thoughts?
2007-03-17 04:01:38 · 5 answers · asked by angela p 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Most dishwasher bring water temperature for the final rinse up to 160 degrees for sanitizing. Some a bit higher. Water temperature needs to be at 160 degrees on the surface of dishes or glassware to properly sanitize. Since the water cools a bit as it hits the cooler dishes & glassware, recommendations are usually to have water at a higher temperture.
I gathered this information from my son, who manages a kitchen. His degree is in Hotel Restaurant Management & he also took additional food pre & sanitation classes and tests as required by the state.
2007-03-17 05:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Health Departments require 180 degrees for commerial dishwashers. Home units are usually at 140 tops. Many bars use a disinfectant on their glasses which work in cold water. Thats why they have 3 sinks. One for wash and two for rinsing.
2007-03-17 04:58:16 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether the dishwasher uses a chemical sanitizer. (Most household models don't.) If it does, then it only needs to be 150. If not, then it needs to be 180 or more.
2007-03-17 04:10:14 · answer #3 · answered by The Tridentine Avenger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe 180 is correct.
2007-03-17 04:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by Tom ツ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHECK WITH THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. I AM SURE IF YOU DON'T KNOW THEY WILL TELL YOU IN INSPECTION.
2007-03-17 04:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by mel p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋