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Virginia regulations · Through 2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)

12VAC5-421-1360: Manual warewashing equipment, heaters and baskets

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  1. Title 12. Health
  2. Agency 5. Department of Health
  3. Chapter 421. Food Regulations
  4. Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
  5. Article 2. Design and Construction

If hot water is used for sanitization in manual warewashing operations, the sanitizing compartment of the sink shall be:

1. Designed with an integral heating device that is capable of maintaining water at a temperature not less than 171°F (77°C);Pf and

2. Provided with a rack or basket to allow complete immersion of equipment and utensils into the hot water.Pf

Collected 2026-09-14T04:50:16Z. Source file · JSON

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