Cleaning and Sanitizing Fill-in-the-Blank Flashcards

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Maximum registering thermometers or ___ are good tools for checking temperatures in dishwashers.

Maximum registering thermometers or heat-sensitive tape are good tools for checking temperatures in dishwashers.

For heat sanitizing, the water must be at least ___.

For heat sanitizing, the water must be at least 171˚F.

Wash produce thoroughly under ___ water.

Wash produce thoroughly under running water.

Quats sanitizing solution must be in contact with the item for at least ___ seconds.

Quats sanitizing solution must be in contact with the item for at least 30 seconds.

Never use a ___ to dry items.

Never use a towel to dry items.

Cross-contamination occurs when ___ transfer from one surface or food to another.

Cross-contamination occurs when pathogens transfer from one surface or food to another.

One of the biggest risks with the chemicals used in an operation is ___.

One of the biggest risks with the chemicals used in an operation is cross-contamination.

Most contaminants cause ___ while some result in ___.

Most contaminants cause Foodborne-illness while some result in physical injury.

Sanitize thermometers by using a sanitizing solution that is approved for ___ surfaces.

Sanitize thermometers by using a sanitizing solution that is approved for food-contact surfaces.

Cleaning removes ___ , and sanitizing reduces ___.

Cleaning removes food and dirt, and sanitizing reduces pathogens.

The allowable range of water temperatures for chlorine sanitizing solutions is between ___ and ___.

The allowable range of water temperatures for chlorine sanitizing solutions is between 75°F and 100°F.

Store chemicals ___ food, equipment, and utensils.

Store chemicals below food, equipment, and utensils.

If chemicals or cleaning tools have not been used or stored correctly, take ___ immediately.

If chemicals or cleaning tools have not been used or stored correctly, take corrective action immediately.

When cleaners, sanitizers, and polishes get into food, we call these ___ contaminants.

When cleaners, sanitizers, and polishes get into food, we call these chemical contaminants.

Each food item at a salad bar should have its own ___.

Each food item at a salad bar should have its own serving utensil.

Washing uses soap and water to remove dirt and food from surfaces, while sanitizing uses ___ to kill pathogens.

Washing uses soap and water to remove dirt and food from surfaces, while sanitizing uses chemicals to kill pathogens.

The storage area for cleaning tools and supplies should have good lighting, hooks for hanging mops, a utility sink, and a ___.

The storage area for cleaning tools and supplies should have good lighting, hooks for hanging mops, a utility sink, and a floor drain.

Chemical sanitizer is a mix of ___.

Chemical sanitizer is a mix of water and sanitizer.

You must clean and ___ utensils after each serving task.

You must clean and sanitize utensils after each serving task.

If using a two-compartment sink, you may use a ___ blend to sanitize items.

If using a two-compartment sink, you may use a detergent-sanitizer blend to sanitize items.

When cleaning and sanitizing equipment, allow all surfaces to ___ before storing or reassembling the parts.

When cleaning and sanitizing equipment, allow all surfaces to air dry before storing or reassembling the parts.

If a food-contact surface is in continual use, the surface needs to be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of ___.

If a food-contact surface is in continual use, the surface needs to be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of every 4 hours.

The amount of sanitizer in water is called ___ , and is measured in parts per million (ppm).

The amount of sanitizer in water is called concentration, and is measured in parts per million (ppm).

The manufacturer's label on chemicals must be ___.

The manufacturer's label on chemicals must be readable.

Concentration is measured in ___.

Concentration is measured in parts per million (ppm).

Reject food that is moldy or has an abnormal ___ .

Reject food that is moldy or has an abnormal smell.

Too little sanitizer may make the solution ___ and ___. Too much sanitizer may make the solution too ___ and ___.

Too little sanitizer may make the solution ineffective and useless. Too much sanitizer may make the solution too strong and corrosive.

Cleaners must be stable, ___, and safe to use.

Cleaners must be stable, non-toxic, and safe to use.

High-temperature machines use hot water to clean and sanitize. If the water is not hot enough, items will not be ___.

High-temperature machines use hot water to clean and sanitize. If the water is not hot enough, items will not be sanitized.

Sanitizing supplies must be stored ___ from prep tables.

Sanitizing supplies must be stored away from prep tables.

Dishwashing machines sanitize by using either ___ or a ___ solution.

Dishwashing machines sanitize by using either heat or a chemical solution.

For maximum effectiveness, surfaces must be ___ before being sanitized.

For maximum effectiveness, surfaces must be cleaned and rinsed before being sanitized.

Paper found in cereal is a ___ hazard.

Paper found in cereal is a physical hazard.

Water in sanitizing solution must be the correct temperature; follow ___ recommendations.

Water in sanitizing solution must be the correct temperature; follow manufacturer's recommendations.

Sanitizing reduces ___ on surfaces to safe levels.

Sanitizing reduces pathogens on surfaces to safe levels.

Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, equipment, and utensils ___ each task.

Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, equipment, and utensils after each task.

Concentration, temperature, contact time, water hardness, and ___ are five factors that influence a sanitizer's effectiveness.

Concentration, temperature, contact time, water hardness, and pH are five factors that influence a sanitizer's effectiveness.

Operations often use a three-compartment sink to clean and sanitize ___ items.

Operations often use a three-compartment sink to clean and sanitize large items.

Any remaining pesticides used in the operation should be disposed of by the ___.

Any remaining pesticides used in the operation should be disposed of by the licensed pest control operator.

Hair in soup soup would be considered a ___ hazard.

Hair in soup would be considered a physical hazard.

Before cleaning and sanitizing a meat slicer, it should be unplugged and ___.

Before cleaning and sanitizing a meat slicer, it should be unplugged and disassembled.

Cleaning tools should be stored in a way that makes it easy to ___ their storage area.

Cleaning tools should be stored in a way that makes it easy to clean their storage area.

A food handler wipes down the prep table with warm, soapy water. This is an example of ___.

A food handler wipes down the prep table with warm, soapy water. This is an example of poor cleaning and sanitizing.

To heat sanitize, water must be at least ___ and the item must soak for at least ___ seconds.

To heat sanitize, water must be at least 171°F and the item must soak for at least 30 seconds.

When an employee is taking action to kill microorganisms on cleaned surfaces, this is referred to as ___.

When an employee is taking action to kill microorganisms on cleaned surfaces, this is referred to as sanitizing.

After using a cutting board, be sure to wash, rinse, and ___.

After using a cutting board, be sure to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

Food-contact surfaces must be sanitized after they have been ___ and ___. This can be done by using heat or chemicals.

Food-contact surfaces must be sanitized after they have been cleaned and rinsed. This can be done by using heat or chemicals.

A high-temperature dishwasher must have a minimum final sanitizing rinse temperature of ___.

A high-temperature dishwasher must have a minimum final sanitizing rinse temperature of 180°F.

When heat sanitizing items, they must be submerged in water that is at least 171°F for at least ___.

When heat sanitizing items, they must be submerged in water that is at least 171°F for at least 30 seconds.

Using a cutting board to prep both raw chicken and vegetables is an example of ___.

Using a cutting board to prep both raw chicken and vegetables is an example of cross-contamination.

When pathogens are transferred from one surface or food to another, this is called ___.

When pathogens are transferred from one surface or food to another, this is called cross-contamination.

Dishwashers should use ___ detergent and sanitizers.

Dishwashers should use correct detergent and sanitizers.

Chlorine sanitizing solution must be in contact with the item for at least ___ seconds.

Chlorine sanitizing solution must be in contact with the item for at least 7 seconds.

Quaternary ammonium compounds are also known as ___.

Quaternary ammonium compounds are also known as quats.

To check the concentration of a sanitizer solution, use a ___ intended for the sanitizer being used.

To check the concentration of a sanitizer solution, use a test kit intended for the sanitizer being used.

Its best to use different cutting boards for preparing raw meat and ready-to-eat food. The board should be washed, rinsed, and ___ in between

Its best to use different cutting boards for preparing raw meat and ready-to-eat food. The board should be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in between

When using detergent-sanitizer blends to sanitize items in a ___ sink, use them once to wash and again to sanitize.

When using detergent-sanitizer blends to sanitize items in a two-compartment sink, use them once to wash and again to sanitize.

Pests are a major source of ___ in a kitchen.

Pests are a major source of pathogens in a kitchen.

Check your water hardness with your ___. Then ask your ___ how much sanitizer to use.

Check your water hardness with your detergent supplier. Then ask your supplier how much sanitizer to use.

Storing lemonade in pewter is an example of a ___ contaminant.

Storing lemonade in pewter is an example of a chemical contaminant.

Chlorine sanitizer concentration range is ___ ppm.

Chlorine sanitizer concentration range is 50-99 ppm.

Always keep cloths that come in contact with raw meat, fish, and poultry ___ from other cleaning cloths.

Always keep cloths that come in contact with raw meat, fish, and poultry separate from other cleaning cloths.

When cleaning and sanitizing dishes, employees should ___ before sanitizing them.

When cleaning and sanitizing dishes, employees should rinse the dishes before sanitizing them.

Workstations, cutting boards, and utensils must be ___.

Workstations, cutting boards, and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized.

Some pieces of equipment are designed to have ___ and ___ solutions pumped through them.

Some pieces of equipment are designed to have cleaning and sanitizing solutions pumped through them.

For manual hot water sanitizing of dishes, immerse in water that is ___ for 30 seconds.

For manual hot water sanitizing of dishes, immerse in water that is 171°F for 30 seconds.

Clean and ___ all work surfaces, equipment, and utensils after each task.

Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, equipment, and utensils after each task.

Cleaning a dining table with a wiping cloth and then putting the cloth in an apron pocket is an example of poor ___ and ___.

Cleaning a dining table with a wiping cloth and then putting the cloth in an apron pocket is an example of poor personal hygiene and cross-contamination.

Produce can be treated to control pathogens by washing it in water containing the chemical ___.

Produce can be treated to control pathogens by washing it in water containing the chemical ozone.

After utensils, tableware, and equipment have been cleaned and sanitized, they must be stored in a way that will protect them from ___.

After utensils, tableware, and equipment have been cleaned and sanitized, they must be stored in a way that will protect them from contamination.

All food-contact surfaces need to be cleaned and sanitized after ___ hours if items are in constant use.

All food-contact surfaces need to be cleaned and sanitized after 4 hours if items are in constant use.

Using too much sanitizer can be unsafe. It can also leave a bad taste on items or ___.

Using too much sanitizer can be unsafe. It can also leave a bad taste on items or corrode metal.

Sanitizers, cleaners, polishes, and deodorizers are possible ___.

Sanitizers, cleaners, polishes, and deodorizers are possible chemical contaminants.

For a stationary-rack, single-temperature dishwashing machine, the temperature must reach at least ___.

For a stationary-rack, single-temperature dishwashing machine, the temperature must reach at least 165°F.

Iodine sanitizing solution must be in contact with the item for at least ___ seconds.

Iodine sanitizing solution must be in contact with the item for at least 30 seconds.

You should remove garbage from prep areas as ___ as possible.

You should remove garbage from prep areas as quickly as possible.

The second step in cleaning and sanitizing equipment is to ___.

The second step in cleaning and sanitizing equipment is to wash.

Water hardness is determined by the amount of ___ in your water.

Water hardness is determined by the amount of minerals in your water.

Chemical sanitizing can clean in ___ temperatures.

Chemical sanitizing can clean in lower temperatures.

Mop water should be dumped in a ___ .

Mop water should be dumped in a floor drain.

When an employee does the work necessary to remove physical dirt or food residue from a surface, that is referred to as ___.

When an employee does the work necessary to remove physical dirt or food residue from a surface, that is referred to as cleaning.

Equipment manufacturers will usually provide ___ for cleaning and sanitizing stationary equipment.

Equipment manufacturers will usually provide instructions for cleaning and sanitizing stationary equipment.

To heat sanitize items, soak them in hot water at 171°F for at least 30 seconds, or use a high-temperature ___.

To heat sanitize items, soak them in hot water at 171°F for at least 30 seconds, or use a high-temperature dishwasher.

Operations with two-compartment sinks often use detergent-sanitizer blends to ___ items.

Operations with two-compartment sinks often use detergent-sanitizer blends to clean and sanitize items.

When you cut up raw chicken, you cannot just rinse the equipment; you must wash, rinse, and then ___ the equipment.

When you cut up raw chicken, you cannot just rinse the equipment; you must wash, rinse, and then sanitize the equipment.

Chemical sanitizers are regulated by state and local ___.

Chemical sanitizers are regulated by state and local EPA's.

Dry wiping cloths must NOT contain ___ or be visibly dirty during use.

Dry wiping cloths must NOT contain food debris or be visibly dirty during use.

A bandage that falls into food is a ___ contaminant.

A bandage that falls into food is a physical contaminant.

Fresh fruit must be ___ before being placed in a vending machine.

Fresh fruit must be Washed and wrapped before being placed in a vending machine.

Use separate ___ for each food item. You must also clean and sanitize them every ___ hours.

Use separate utensils for each food item. You must also clean and sanitize them every 4 hours.

The water in sanitizing solution must be the correct ___ ; depends on manufacturer's recommendations.

The water in sanitizing solution must be the correct temperature; depends on manufacturer's recommendations.

Many chemicals in an operation can be hazardous if ___ improperly.

Many chemicals in an operation can be hazardous if used or stored improperly.

Wiping cloths are often used in operations to wipe up ___ and to wipe down ___.

Wiping cloths are often used in operations to wipe up Food spills and to wipe down equipment surfaces.

The only way to be sure that sanitizing solution is the correct concentration is by using a ___ kit.

The only way to be sure that sanitizing solution is the correct concentration is by using a test kit.

You should change sanitizer solution when it looks dirty or its ___ becomes too low.

You should change sanitizer solution when it looks dirty or its concentration becomes too low.

Water hardness can affect how well a sanitizer ___.

Water hardness can affect how well a sanitizer works.

The first sink in a three-compartment sink that has detergent and water must be at least ___.

The first sink in a three-compartment sink that has detergent and water must be at least 110°F.

Detergent-sanitizer blends are used once to ___, then again to sanitize.

Detergent-sanitizer blends are used once to clean, then again to sanitize.

Too little sanitizer can be useless. Too much sanitizer can be dangerous, leave a bad taste, or ___.

Too little sanitizer can be useless. Too much sanitizer can be dangerous, leave a bad taste, or corrode metal.

Never use food containers to store ___ and vice versa.

Never use food containers to store chemicals and vice versa.

The greatest danger comes from their ability to spread diseases, including ___.

The greatest danger comes from their ability to spread diseases, including foodborne illnesses.

The effectiveness of chemical sanitizer can be limited by ___.

The effectiveness of chemical sanitizer can be limited by water hardness.

Never use cloths that are meant for wiping food spills for any other ___.

Never use cloths that are meant for wiping food spills for any other purpose.

Before preparing a different raw food on a cutting board, you must ___.

Before preparing a different raw food on a cutting board, you must wash, rinse, and sanitize it.

Food contact surfaces must be ___ and ___ after each use.

Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized after each use.

The ___ sink must be filled with detergent and water at least ___ .

The first sink must be filled with detergent and water at least 110°F.

The first step in cleaning and sanitizing equipment is to ___.

The first step in cleaning and sanitizing equipment is to unplug the equipment.

If you spill something on the counter or floor, ___ immediately.

If you spill something on the counter or floor, clean it up immediately.

Food-contact surfaces must be ___ after they have been cleaned and rinsed. This can be done by using heat or chemicals.

Food-contact surfaces must be sanitized after they have been cleaned and rinsed. This can be done by using heat or chemicals.

Health and beauty products can be considered a ___ contaminant.

Health and beauty products can be considered a chemical contaminant.

Iodine sanitizer concentration range is ___ ppm.

Iodine sanitizer concentration range is 12.5 to 25 ppm.

Wash cutting boards after each use to prevent the spread of ___.

Wash cutting boards after each use to prevent the spread of pathogens.

pH: water pH can also affect sanitizers. Find out pH and check with ___ for the right amount.

pH: water pH can also affect sanitizers. Find out pH and check with your supplier for the right amount.

Find out ___ from your municipality to find out how much sanitizer you should put in your solution.

Find out water hardness from your municipality to find out how much sanitizer you should put in your solution.

Thermometers must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and ___.

Thermometers must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air-dried.

The concentration of sanitizing solution should be checked ___ .

The concentration of sanitizing solution should be checked with a test kit.

All surfaces should be ___ and ___.

All surfaces should be clean and sanitized.

To avoid food contamination, cleaning tools must be stored in a ___ area away from food and equipment.

To avoid food contamination, cleaning tools must be stored in a designated area away from food and equipment.
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