Facilities, Cleaning & PestsQuestion 288 of 320
What is the correct order of steps for cleaning and sanitizing in a three-compartment sink?
a.Sanitize, wash, rinse, then air dry
b.Rinse, wash, sanitize, then towel dry
c.Scrape/pre-clean, wash in detergent, rinse in clean water, sanitize, then air dry
d.Wash, sanitize, rinse, then stack while wet
Explanation
The proper sequence is to first scrape or pre-rinse the item, wash in the first compartment with detergent and water at 110°F or hotter, rinse in the second compartment with clean water, sanitize in the third compartment, and then air dry. Towel drying or stacking wet can recontaminate items. Air drying prevents wiping sanitizer off and adding new contamination.
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