Cleaning & SanitizingQuestion 25 of 319
A cook prepares a sanitizer bucket but cannot remember the correct concentration. What should they do?
a.Smell the bucket to estimate the strength
b.Add extra sanitizer to be safe
c.Use the solution and check it later in the day
d.Use a test strip to verify the concentration is within the approved range
Explanation
The only reliable way to verify sanitizer concentration is to use a test strip designed for that chemical (chlorine, quat, or iodine). Too little will not kill pathogens; too much can be unsafe and leave chemical residues. Test strips must be on the premises and used regularly.
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