Cross-Contamination & AllergensQuestion 38 of 319
Wet wiping cloths used to clean food contact surfaces should be:
a.Stored in the cook's apron pocket
b.Held in a labeled bucket of sanitizer solution between uses, at the proper concentration
c.Rinsed under hot tap water only
d.Left on the prep table between uses so they are handy
Explanation
Wet cloths must be stored submerged in approved sanitizer between uses. Leaving cloths on counters allows bacteria to grow on food residue and spreads contamination to other surfaces.
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