Dietetic Technician DTR Exam Prep

Category - Dietetic Technician

What is the minimum dishwasher temperature necessary to destroy bacteria?
  1. 212’ F
  2. 155’ F
  3. 170’ F
  4. 180’ F
Explanation
Answer: C - The minimum dishwasher temperature needed to destroy bacteria is 170’ F. A final 30-second final rinse at this temperature is sufficient to kill pathogens. Temperatures of 180-200’F may be used with shorter wash times in high-temperature dishwashers.
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