Pests & FacilitiesQuestion 159 of 240
What is the safe order of the three sinks in a three-compartment setup, and why does rinse come between wash and sanitize?
a.Rinse, wash, sanitize — to soften debris first
b.Wash, rinse, sanitize — the rinse removes detergent so it does not weaken the sanitizer
c.Sanitize, rinse, wash — so soap does not touch food
d.Wash, sanitize, rinse — to wash off the sanitizer
Explanation
The order is wash, rinse, sanitize: detergent is rinsed away in the middle sink so leftover soap does not interfere with or weaken the sanitizer in the third sink. Sanitizing before rinsing, or rinsing off the sanitizer at the end, would leave items unsafe. After sanitizing, items are air dried, not rinsed.
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