California § 114101 - Mechanical machine warewashing shall be accomplished by using an approved machine
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§ 114101. Mechanical machine warewashing shall be accomplished by using an approved machine
(a) Mechanical machine warewashing shall be accomplished by using an approved machine installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturerâs specifications. (b) Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine shall be loaded in racks, trays, or baskets or onto conveyors in a position that exposes the items to the unobstructed spray during all cycles and allows the items to drain. (c) The velocity, quantity, and distribution of the washwater, type, and concentration of detergent used therein, and the time the utensils are exposed to the water shall be sufficient to clean the utensils. (d) Restricted food service facilities need not comply with Section 114130 if the domestic or commercial dishwasher utilized for warewashing is capable of providing heat to the surface of the utensils of a temperature of at least 160°F.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 114101 ("Mechanical machine warewashing shall be accomplished by using an approved machine") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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