Facilities, Cleaning & PestsQuestion 282 of 320
In a three-compartment sink, staff are hot-water immersion sanitizing without chemicals. What water temperature and time meet the Food Code?
a.Immersion in water at 171°F or higher for at least 30 seconds
b.Immersion in water at 110°F for 10 seconds
c.Immersion in water at 75°F for 60 seconds
d.Immersion in water at 135°F for 5 seconds
Explanation
For manual hot-water sanitizing in a three-compartment sink, items must be immersed in water maintained at 171°F or hotter for at least 30 seconds. This heat kills pathogens without chemicals. Cooler temperatures such as 110°F or 135°F will not reliably sanitize in that time.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §4-703.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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