The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that

1. (1) food-contact surfaces are maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of this chapter;

2. (2) each temperature measuring device is maintained in good repair and is calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, as necessary to ensure accuracy

   1. (A) for a product thermometer, to 1 2° F;
   2. (B) for a temperature measuring device on a warewashing machine, to 1 2° F; and
   3. (C) for an ambient air and water temperature measuring device, to 1 3° F;
3. (3) the conveyor speed or automatic cycle times for each warewashing machine are maintained accurately timed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications;
4. (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. (5) water pressure measuring devices are maintained in good repair and are accurate.

(Eff. 12/28/2006, Register 180)

Authority: AS 17.20.005, AS 17.20.072, AS 17.20.290, AS 17.20.020, AS 17.20.180, AS 44.46.020