Cleaning & SanitizingQuestion 27 of 319
A worker just finished cutting raw chicken on a cutting board and now needs to slice tomatoes for a salad on the same board. What is the correct action?
a.Wipe the board with a dry towel and continue
b.Rinse the board with hot water and continue
c.Wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry the board before slicing tomatoes
d.Flip the board over and use the other side
Explanation
Switching from raw animal food to ready-to-eat food on the same surface requires a full clean and sanitize cycle to prevent cross-contamination. Wash, rinse, sanitize, and let the board air dry before any further use. Wiping or rinsing alone leaves pathogens behind.
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