Section Ten

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Section Ten

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What can be sanitized by soaking in a chemical sanitizing solution or by going through a high-temperature dishwashing machine?

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Everything that has contact with food must be sanitized. This is done to kill the pathogens that still remain on surfaces after cleaning and rinsing. What method can be used for this?

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What happens if too much sanitizer is used and the concentration of a sanitizer solution is too high?

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Mops, brushes, or other cleaning tools should not be cleaned in sinks used for handwashing, food prep, or dishwashing. To prevent contamination, where should these items be cleaned?

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Why should a storage area for cleaning tools and supplies have hooks?

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Why should flatware and utensils be stored with their handles up?

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How does ServSafe classify the items on this list?
• Abrasives
• Degreasers
• Delimers
• Detergents

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Why should chemicals be stored in their original containers?

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When cleaning and sanitizing items in a three-compartment sink, the last step is to air-dry the items on a clean and sanitized surface. Why should the items be placed upside down while drying?

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What is determined by the amount of minerals in your water and can affect how well a sanitizer works?

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How should the food-contact surfaces of stationary equipment be kept when they are not being used?

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What kind of blend can an operation with a two-compartment sink use once to clean and a second time to sanitize?

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The master cleaning schedule should have information about “who should clean it.” How can you do this?

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A three-compartment sink needs to be set up properly before it can be used to sanitize items. What is the first step in preparing a three-compartment sink?

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When should the sanitizing solution used for storing wet wiping cloths be changed?

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If chemicals cannot be stored in a designated area away from food, linens, utensils, and equipment how can they be kept separate from these items to prevent contamination?

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Hard water is when a water supply has a high level of natural minerals dissolved in it. Hard water reduces the effectiveness of chemical sanitizers. Follow manufacturer guidelines for chlorine and iodine solutions. What level of water hardness should quats be prepared for?

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Schedule enough time to train staff to follow the cleaning program. What training method does ServSafe suggest using?

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When cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces, the fifth and final step is to allow the surface to air-dry. Why should a towel NEVER be used to dry a surface after it has been sanitized?

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Nonfood contact surfaces only need regular cleaning, but food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized after every use. What’s the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

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The contact time for a sanitizer solution is the amount of time that it must have contact with a surface to kill the pathogens on it. What is the contact time for chlorine sanitizer?

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Where should the instructions to clean equipment be posted?

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How should glasses and cups be stored?

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A chemical-sanitizing machine is a dishwasher that uses chemicals to sanitize items. What advantage does this type of dishwasher have compared to a high-temperature machine?

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Why does a sanitizer solution need to make contact with the object being sanitized for a specific amount of time?

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A properly set up three-compartment sink will have a chemical sanitizing solution in its last sink. What can be used as an alternative to sanitizing solution?

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What is a mix of chemical sanitizer and water called?

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According to ServSafe, what should meet these requirements?
• Stable
• Non-corrosive
• Safe for use in a food service operation

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What kind of units are used to measure concentration?

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Where should the buckets used for cleaning be stored after they have been cleaned, rinsed, and air dried?

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In what way should utensils, tableware, and equipment be stored after they have been cleaned and sanitized?

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When monitoring a chemical-sanitizing dishwasher, besides water temperature, and sanitizer levels, what else should be checked?

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Nonfood-contact surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, and equipment exteriors need to be cleaned regularly to prevent dust, dirt, and food residue from building up. What else will be prevented?

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According to ServSafe, what kind of program should focus on these principles?
• Make a master schedule
• Train your staff to follow the schedule
• Monitor the schedule and your staff to ensure that it’s working

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In what way does ServSafe suggest listing the cleaning tasks on the master cleaning schedule?

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What should you do when chemicals or cleaning tools have not been used or stored correctly?

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When loading dish racks, how can you make sure that the water spray will reach every surface?

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A properly set up three-compartment sink has clean water in the middle sink. This sink is used for dipping items to rinse them. When is it unnecessary to fill this sink?

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What needs to be done to a surface before it can be sanitized?

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After cleaning tools have been used they should be cleaned and allowed to air dry. What is important about the way that mops are air-dried?

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Sanitizing means killing the pathogens that still remain on a surface after it has been cleaned. Everything that has contact with food must be sanitized. What sanitizing method is commonly used in food service?

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Why should chemicals always be stored below food, linens, utensils, and equipment and never above them?

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Sanitizer solutions become less effective and should be changed when they get dirty or contain too much leftover detergent, hard water, or pieces of food. When else should sanitizer solutions be changed?

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How can chemicals be used to sanitize equipment, tableware, and utensils?

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Liquid waste, such as dirty mop water, should NOT be dumped into toilets or urinals. Where should liquid waste be dumped?

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What kitchen equipment can cause listeriosis if not cleaned and sanitized every four hours to prevent cross-contamination?

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What is the most important thing to consider when storing items that have been cleaned and sanitized?

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When preparing a quats sanitizer solution, ServSafe recommends a water temperature of 75°F. What water temperature does ServSafe recommend for an iodine sanitizer solution?

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The first step to cleaning and sanitizing items in a three-compartment sink is to prepare the item’s surfaces for washing by scraping off food and debris. What method can prepare the item’s surfaces if they have dried on food?

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How should storage surfaces like drawers and shelves be treated before storing clean and sanitized items?

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When dry-wiping cloths are used to wipe food spills from tableware, they must be visibly clean without food debris. What other condition should they be kept in during use?

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When cleaning and sanitizing stationary equipment, how should the removable parts be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after they have been taken off the unit?

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What are these chemicals often used for in foodservice operations?
• Chlorine
• Iodine
• Quats (quaternary ammonium compounds)

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What mzy need to be updated when there are changes in your operations menu, procedures, or equipment?

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What kind of items are usually cleaned and sanitized manually in a three-compartment sink?

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How often should a soft-serve yogurt machine be cleaned and sanitized, unless the manufacturer recommends differently?

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According to ServSafe, what area in your operation should have these features?
• Good lighting
• Hooks
• A utility sink
• A floor drain

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The second step to cleaning and sanitizing items in a three-compartment sink is to wash items in the first sink with a brush, cloth towel, or nylon scrub pad to loosen the dirt. When should the water and detergent be changed?

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A high-temperature machine is a dishwasher that uses hot water to clean and sanitize items. These dishwashers must have a built-in thermometer that checks the water temperature at the manifold. Where is the manifold located in the machine?

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To be effective, a sanitizing solution must be at the correct temperature. How can you know the temperature requirements for the type of sanitizer that your operation uses?

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What is an example of something that clean and sanitized equipment, tableware, and utensils need to be protected from during storage?

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Why should flatware and utensils be stored with their handles up?

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Besides following ServSafe’s guidelines, how can you ensure that your dishwasher is being operated correctly and properly maintained?

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Natural minerals dissolved in water increase its hardness and reduce the effectiveness of a sanitizing solution. Prepare chlorine and iodine solutions according to manufacturer recommendations. What level of water hardness should quats be prepared to?

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Why should a storage area for cleaning tools and supplies have good lighting?

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Both iodine and quats sanitizers need at least 30 seconds, and chlorine sanitizers need at least 7 seconds of contact with a surface to kill pathogens. What are these time-specifications called?

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According to ServSafe, what kind of surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at these times?

• After they are used
• Before working with a different type of food
• Between handling different types of raw TCS fruits and vegetables
• When surfaces may have become contaminated due to the interruption of a task
• Every four hours during continuous use

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The first step to cleaning and sanitizing items in a three-compartment sink is to prepare the item’s surfaces for washing by scraping off food and debris. What method can prepare the item’s surfaces if they have dried on food?

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Where should wiping cloths be kept after they have had contact with raw meat, fish, or poultry?

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Scrape the food off of items before putting them in the dishwasher. How can this job be made easier if the food is dried-on?

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Why do the manufacturers’ instructions need to be followed carefully when using cleaners?

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The final sanitizing rinse in a high-temperature dishwashing machine must be at least 180°F to properly sanitize items. What should it be in a stationary-rack, single-temperature machine?

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Cleaning tools and supplies can contaminate food and surfaces when they are not used or stored correctly. Where should these items be stored?

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By what method can a dishwashing machine sanitize items?

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We can sanitize items with heat by soaking them in water that is 171°F or higher for at least 30 seconds. What is another way to sanitize items with heat?

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Why is it critical to train staff on the procedures to clean up vomit and diarrhea if someone gets sick in the operation?

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Check chemical-sanitizing machines at least once a day. Make sure it’s clean and its dispensers are full of detergent and sanitizer. How often should the dishwasher be cleaned?

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After finding out what your water hardness is from your municipality, who should you work with to identify the correct amount of sanitizer to use?

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According to ServSafe, what task is best performed in this order?
• Scrape
• Wash
• Rinse
• Sanitize
• Air-dry

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When food service chemicals are not used or stored correctly they can be hazardous. What is one of the biggest risks with these chemicals?

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The concentration of a chlorine sanitizing solution should be between 50 and 99 ppm. And for iodine, it should be between 12.5 and 25 ppm. What should the concentration of a quats sanitizing solution be?

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When maintaining a chemical-sanitizing machine, clear its spray nozzles if a build-up of food or debris prevents them from working properly. What other kind of build-up should be removed if needed?

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What tool can be used to measure the surface temperature of items while they’re being sanitized in a high-temperature dishwashing machine?

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When cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces, the second step is to wash the surface with an approved cleaner. What is the correct cleaning tool to use for this?

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Food can become baked onto dishware if the water is too hot in a high-temperature dishwashing machine. What can happen if the water is not hot enough?

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ServSafe recommends a water temperature of 68°F for an iodine sanitizer solution. What water temperature does ServSafe recommend for a quats sanitizer solution?

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Keep chemicals in their original container with the manufacturer’s label. The chemical’s name and instructions for its use should be clear enough to read. How should the new container be labeled if transferred to a different container for a task?

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Why do staff need to be provided with a way to measure time in seconds when using a three-compartment sink?

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What happens if not enough sanitizer is used and the concentration of a sanitizer solution is too low?

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What should be done if food contact surfaces have not been cleaned and sanitized correctly?

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When cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces, the fourth step is to sanitize the surface with the correct sanitizing solution. How should the concentration of the sanitizing solution be prepared?

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Use the correct tool to wash stationary equipment, such as a cloth towel, or a nylon brush or pad. What kind of cleaner should be used to prepare the cleaning solution?

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When preparing a solution of chlorine Sanitizer the water temperature depends on the pH of your water. For a pH of 8 or less, the water temperature should be between 75°F and 100°F. What should the temperature be if the pH is higher than 8?

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Surfaces are rinsed after washing to remove leftover food debris and detergent before being sanitized. Why are surfaces never rinsed after sanitizing?

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Chemicals can be used to sanitize surfaces. The sanitizing solution must be prepared correctly and have contact with the surface for enough time to kill pathogens. How can the surfaces of tableware, utensils, and equipment make contact with the sanitizing solution?

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When sanitizing food contact surfaces, make sure the entire surface has enough contact time with the sanitizing solution. What is the correct tool to use for applying the sanitizing solution?

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Make sure to check the concentration of a sanitizer solution with the correct test kit for the type of sanitizer that is being used. Where can you be sure to get the correct test kits?

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The trays and carts that are used to carry clean tableware and utensils should be checked every day for cleanliness. How often should they be cleaned and sanitized?

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What must always be followed when using chemicals?

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Where should wet wiping cloths, that are used for wiping counters and equipment surfaces be stored between uses?

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What kind of items are usually cleaned and sanitized in a three-compartment sink?

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Which government agency regulates chemical sanitizers?

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How should glasses and cups be stored?

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Besides concentration, temperature, and contact time, what other factor is critical for the effectiveness of chemical sanitizers?

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Check the dishwasher at least once a day. Ensure it’s clean and its dispensers are full of detergent and sanitizer. How often should the dishwasher be cleaned?

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What kind of wiping cloths can be used to wipe down equipment surfaces and to wipe up food spills?

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Why do sanitized surfaces need to air-dry and should NEVER be dried with a towel?

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When should the sanitizing solution in a three-compartment sink be changed?

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Schedule work shifts in a way that will give staff enough time for cleaning. When does ServSafe recommend scheduling major cleaning?

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When cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces, the first step is to scrape or remove food bits from the surface. What is the correct cleaning tool to use for this?

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When cleaning and sanitizing in a three-compartment sink, use the second sink to rinse the items by dipping or spraying them with clean water. If the items are being dipped, when should the water be changed?

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Why do operations need to have procedures for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea?

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What needs to be avoided when storing cleaning tools?

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According to ServSafe, what kind of schedule should you create that includes this information?
• What should be cleaned
• When it should be cleaned
• How it should be cleaned
• Who should clean it

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Why should test kits for checking the concentration of sanitizer solution always be available and easy for staff to get?

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How long do both quats and an iodine sanitizer solutions need to make contact with a surface to kill pathogens?

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When preparing an iodine sanitizer solution, the water pH must be 5 or less, or according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. What should the water pH be when preparing a quats sanitizer solution?

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A towel can contaminate sanitized surfaces and should not be used for drying them. How should all sanitized surfaces be dried?

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After washing items in the first sink of a three-compartment sink,  the leftover food and detergent must be rinsed from their surfaces before they can be sanitized. How is this done?

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Surfaces that do NOT have contact with exposed food only need to be cleaned and rinsed to prevent the build-up of dirt. Why do surfaces that have contact with exposed food need to be cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized?

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When sanitizing stationary equipment, the concentration of the sanitizer must be at the required level. What is important about the way the sanitizer is applied?

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Your supplier needs to know the pH of your water to determine the correct amount of sanitizer to use. How can you find out what the pH of your water is?

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What do these critical factors influence?
• Concentration
• Temperature
• Contact time
• Water hardness
• pH

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When wiping cloths are used for wiping up food spills on counters and equipment surfaces, what else can they be used for?

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When cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces, the third step is to rinse the surface with clean water. What is the correct cleaning tool to use for this?

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When can a cleaner be used as a substitute for another cleaner of a different type?

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How can you prevent contamination when using chemicals?

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What is measured in parts per million (ppm) and compares the amount of a chemical sanitizer to the amount of water in a sanitizer solution?

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Nonfood contact surfaces only need regular cleaning, but food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized after every use. What’s the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

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A three-compartment sink with the proper set up has detergent and water in the first sink for washing the items. What temperature should the water be?

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Monitor the cleaning program to ensure it works by supervising the daily cleaning routines. What should each cleaning task be checked against every day?