Cleaning & SanitizingQuestion 128 of 319
What is the FIRST step before placing dirty pots into the wash compartment of a three-compartment sink?
a.Wipe them with a sanitizer-soaked wiping cloth
b.Spray them with sanitizer to loosen germs
c.Scrape or pre-soak to remove large food debris
d.Stack them under hot running water for 10 minutes
Explanation
Before washing, food workers must scrape, pre-rinse, or pre-soak items to remove large food particles. This prevents the wash water from becoming overloaded with debris and protects the detergent's grease-cutting ability. Sanitizing is the last step, not the first.
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