Functionality—Warewashing machines, data plate operating specifications (FDA Food Code 4-204.113).
A warewashing machine must be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications including the:
(1) Temperatures required for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing;
(2) Pressure required for the fresh water sanitizing rinse unless the machine is designed to use only pumped sanitizing rinse; and
(3) Conveyor speed for conveyor machines or cycle time for stationary rack machines.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-04250, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-04250, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]