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Care home Dishwasher Temperature Testing and Monitoring in Dorset - Hampshire - Wiltshire and South West
UK regulations mandate that all food-related establishments adhere to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles for managing food safety risks. Among these principles is the necessity to guarantee the thorough cleanliness of tableware and kitchen equipment.
As part of this protocol, it’s crucial that the hot water used in sinks and dishwashers attains sufficiently high temperatures to effectively eliminate bacteria and viruses, ensuring the proper sanitation of dirty dishes.
Temperature requirements for dishwashers in the uk
Guidelines provided by gov.uk suggest the following temperature standards for dishwashers as part of a comprehensive HACCP food safety strategy:
– A minimum of 55°C during the washing cycle.
– A minimum of 82°C during the rinsing cycle.
These temperatures create an environment where pathogens struggle to survive.
Monitoring commercial dishwasher temperatures
The most effective method for monitoring the temperature of your commercial dishwasher is by utilizing a specialized dishwasher temperature probe such as the DishTemp. This uniquely designed probe mimics actual plate surface temperatures, offering more precise readings.
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Care home Dishwasher Temperature Testing and Monitoring throughout Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire & Somerset
How to test commercial dishwasher temperatures
Simply place it in your dishwasher rack, and it will monitor the water temperature throughout the entire cycle. It records the highest temperature achieved with a resolution of 0.1°C, ensuring accurate documentation for your HACCP plan. The probe boasts high accuracy levels of ±0.5°C and includes a complimentary calibration certificate.
For those employing digital HACCP software or seeking to incorporate smart thermometers into their systems, the DishTemp also offers a Bluetooth option. The DishTemp Blue connects to your smartphone or tablet to automatically log the highest temperature, eliminating the need for manual recording. The data can be easily viewed, downloaded, and shared using the free HACCP LE app. Alternatively, a free software developer kit is available for integration into existing systems.
Cost-effective dishwasher temperature monitoring
Traditional temperature monitoring methods involve test strips, which are single-use items that loop around the dishwasher rack and change color when the rinse temperature reaches 82°C. However, these strips are not only inaccurate and unreliable but also incur significant costs.
Cost savings:
Presently a dishwasher temperature test strip typically costs around £1.80 INC vat, If one dishwasher is tested daily for a year, the expenditure amounts to approximately £657.00, for sites with multiple dishwashers the savings really do add up.
Opting for a more precise and reusable dishwasher temperature probe like the DishTemp presents potential savings of over £600 per machine.
Summary
Regularly verifying that your commercial dishwasher achieves a minimum temperature of 82°C is essential for food safety compliance.
The DishTemp thermometer stands out as the most accurate and dependable tool for this task. Furthermore, its reusability makes it a more economical alternative to single-use test strips.
For simplified recording of dishwasher temperatures to ensure HACCP compliance, consider employing the DishTemp Blue Bluetooth thermometer which connects to a mobile phone.
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