{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-1660","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-1660","heading":"Mechanical warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature","body":"A. The temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize shall not be less than:\n\n1. For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165°F (74°C);Pf\n\n2. For a stationary rack, dual temperature machine, 150°F (66°C);Pf\n\n3. For a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine, 160°F (71°C);Pf or\n\n4. For a multitank, conveyor, multitemperature machine, 150°F (66°C).Pf\n\nB. The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use chemicals to sanitize shall not be less than 120°F (49°C).Pf","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens","Article 5. Maintenance and Operation"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section1660/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:16Z","sha256":"f881ec7745470777f7e8c39d276056cb88fe259d9316489112d974de729b0acd","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-1650","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-1670"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}