Facilities, Cleaning & PestsQuestion 318 of 320
After washing, rinsing, and sanitizing glassware in the three-compartment sink, what is the correct final step?
a.Dry each glass with a cloth towel
b.Stack the glasses while still wet to save time
c.Blow on them to speed drying
d.Let them air dry completely before stacking or storing
Explanation
Cleaned and sanitized items must be allowed to air dry; wiping with a towel or stacking while wet can recontaminate the surfaces you just sanitized. Trapped moisture between stacked wet items can also let bacteria grow. Air drying on a clean, drained surface is the correct, contamination-free final step.
Law Reference: FDA Food Code §4-901.11Practice all 320 questions free — no signup required.
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