Section 18.31.414. Maintenance, proper adjustment, and calibration.

The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that  
		(1) food-contact surfaces are maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of this chapter;  
		(2) each temperature measuring device is maintained in good repair and is calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, as necessary to ensure accuracy  
			(A) for a product thermometer, to /+ 2_ F;  
			(B) for a temperature measuring device on a warewashing machine, to /+ 2_ F; and  
			(C) for an ambient air and water temperature measuring device, to /+ 3_ F;  
		(3) the conveyor speed or automatic cycle times for each warewashing machine are maintained accurately timed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications;  
		(4) each warewashing machine and its auxiliary components is operated in accordance with the machine's data plate, if present, and other manufacturer's instructions; and  
		(5) water pressure measuring devices are maintained in good repair and are accurate.  

Authorities

17.20.005;17.20.020;17.20.072;17.20.180;17.20.290;44.46.020

Notes

Authority

AS 17.20.005 AS 17.20.020 AS 17.20.072 AS 17.20.180 AS 17.20.290 AS 44.46.020

History

Eff. 12/28/2006, Register 180