Dishwashing Requirements

Dishwashing Requirements
These Dishwashing Standards are a supplement to the Food Regulation

(Alberta Regulation 31/2006) pursuant to the Public Health Act.
These Standards are to be used in conjunction with Part 2, Section 28(2) of the Food
Regulation (AR 31/2006) made pursuant to the Alberta Public Health Act. These have been
developed to establish minimum requirements for mechanical dishwashers and for manual
dishwashing procedures.
Mechanical Dishwashing
The following will be considered in determining the suitability/operation of the mechanical
dishwashing equipment.
1. Equipment must be maintained in proper operating condition at all times. Check the data plate
on the machine and check to assure that the following conditions exist:
The scrap trays are clear of soil.
Dishes are properly pre-scraped and racked.
On conveyor type machines, curtains are intact and in proper position.
Tank interior is clear of buildup of lime, food spills, etc.
Wash and rinse nozzles are clear of obstructions.
Wash and rinse thermometers are operating properly.
Flow and pressure meter are functioning properly.
2. Mechanical dishwashers must conform to the applicable temperatures and/or chemical

concentrations listed as follows:
High Temperature Machines
When checking temperatures consider these factors:
a. There is close adherence to the manufacturers specifications.
b. Heat accumulation on the dishes over a period of time, and not merely a single
temperature, achieves proper sanitation. Therefore, both the wash and final rinse must be
operating at the proper temperatures.
Dishwashers including stationary rack, dual temperature, single tank conveyor, dual
temperature, and multi-tank, conveyor, multi-temperature machines require a minimum
wash temperature of 60o C.
Dishwashers require a minimum final rinse cycle of 10 seconds duration with a rinse
temperature measured at the manifold of at least 82o C.
c. Unless the machine has been used just prior to testing, it should run through at least two
complete cycles before temperature readings are taken.
d. Maximum-registering thermometers and thermo-labels may be used to confirm the
effectiveness of heat sanitation. For high temperature machines, a reading of greater than
71o C at the dish level, measured using a maximum holding thermometer, is an indication
of satisfactory sanitation.
Low Temperature / Chemical Machines

Dishwashers using chemical sanitizers require the following:
a chlorine solution of 100 ppm chlorine at a temperature of 13o C or warmer; or
an iodine solution of 12.5 ppm to 25 ppm at a temperature greater than 24 o C but less than
45o C; or
a quaternary ammonium solution of at least 200 ppm at a temperature greater than 24 o C;
and
chemical testing equipment (test paper) to confirm these concentrations.
Residential Machines
Residential dishwasher must be NSF approved and conform to the conditions / procedures
listed below:
This category of dishwasher is only suitable for use in bed and breakfasts, child care
institutions, and other food establishments subject to the opinion of the Executive Officer.
The dishwasher must be operated on the sani or extended cycle so that 3600 Heat Unit
Equivalents are achieved.
Under no circumstances are dishware or utensils to be removed for use prior to the
completion of the wash, rinse and drying cycles.
The dishwasher must be equipped with a device (gauge or light) that indicates the
successful completion of the sanitizing cycle.
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Manual Dishwashing
Manual dishwashing utilizing a three-compartment sink must conform to the following
procedures/conditions:
1. All dishware, serving/dining/cooking utensils, pots and pans must be:
scraped to remove excess food prior to immersion;
cleaned in the first sink in a detergent solution capable of removing grease and food
particles and is maintained at a temperature of not less than 45 oC; and
rinsed in the second sink using clean water maintained at not less than 45 oC; and
sanitized in the third sink by immersion for at least two minutes:
in water capable of maintaining a temperature of at least 77oC; or
in a chlorine solution with a concentration of 100 - 200 mg/l at a temperature greater
than 45oC; or
in a quaternary ammonium solution with a concentration of at least 200 mg/l at a
temperature greater than 45oC; or
in an iodine solution with a concentration of 12 - 25 mg/l at a temperature of less than
45oC.
2. To maintain the levels in accordance with the aforementioned parameters, thermometers for
measuring water temperature and/or chemical testing equipment (test paper) capable of
measuring the sanitizing agent concentration are required.
3. All dishes and utensils are to be allowed to air dry.
4. Washing, when using a two-compartment sink, must conform to the conditions listed below:
A two-compartment sink is only suitable for washing and sanitizing cooking utensils, pots,
pans and other food preparation equipment.
The three-step procedure for washing, rinsing and sanitizing must still be followed as
described below.
a. Items must be washed in the first sink, rinsed in the second sink and sanitized in the
first sink by draining, then refilling the first sink with a sanitizing solution that has the
same concentration as in the three-compartment method; or
b. Alternatively, items must be washed in the first compartment, rinsed either under the
tap or by refilling the sink with clean water and then sanitized in the second sink by
immersion in a sanitizing solution having the same sanitizer concentrations as in the
three-compartment method.
For more information, please contact your nearest Environmental Public Health office.
Edmonton Main Office
Calgary Main Office
Lethbridge Main Office
(780) 735-1800
(403) 943-2295
(403) 388-6689
Grande Prairie Main Office

Red Deer Main Office
www.albertahealthservices.ca/eph.asp
(780) 513-7517
(403) 356-6366
4EPHF-13-001
Created: Feb/06
Revised: Jan/13

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