Facilities, Cleaning & PestsQuestion 318 of 320
After washing, rinsing, and sanitizing glassware in the three-compartment sink, what is the correct final step?
a.Stack the glasses while still wet to save time
b.Let them air dry completely before stacking or storing
c.Dry each glass with a cloth towel
d.Blow on them to speed drying
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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