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Why is it necessary to clean and sanitize the kitchen utensils?
The objective of cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces is to remove food (nutrients) that bacteria need to grow, and to kill those bacteria that are present. It is important that the clean, sanitized equipment and surfaces drain dry and are stored dry so as to prevent bacteria growth.
When must the cleaning step occur when cleaning and sanitizing in a 3 compartment sink?
Test the chemical sanitizer concentration by using an appropriate test kit.
- Rinse, scrape, or soak all items before washing them.
- Clean items in the first sink. Wash them in a detergent solution at least 110 ̊F (43 ̊C).
- Rinse items in the second sink.
- Sanitize items in the third sink.
- Air dry all items.
What is the first step when cleaning and sanitizing correctly?
Remember to ALWAYS start with a clean and sanitized sink. Step 1: Scrape and rinse the surface to remove gross soil (food, debris, etc.). Pre-soak, if necessary. Step 2: Wash items with the proper cleaner.
Do you need to clean the utensils everyday why?
It’s important to keep knives, wooden spoons, spatulas, tongs, and the like clean to help stop bacteria spreading to food. It’s especially important to wash them thoroughly after using them with raw food, because they could spread bacteria to other food.
How do we sanitize tools and equipment?
When sanitizing kitchen tools and equipment, use either boiling water or a solution of bleach and water. Store your tools in a regularly cleaned plastic or metal box to keep the germs away.
What is the first step for cleaning and sanitizing dishes in a three compartment sink?
Scrub dishes in warm soapy water in the first sink. Rinse dishes in warm, clean water in the second sink. Soak dishes in chemical sanitizing solution in the third sink. Air-dry the dishes.
What is the proper method for cleaning dirty utensils?
The procedure is as follows.
- Removing dirt. Apply detergent and rub well with a clean scrubbing brush to clean and remove oil stains and dirt that has got into the knife marks.
- Rinsing. Rinse the detergent well with water or hot water.
- Sterilizing.
- Drying.
- Storage.
- Wash immediately.
- Leave no dirt at all.
- Rinse carefully.
When cleaning and sanitizing what are the things to know?
Five Important Things to Know as You Disinfect
- Cleaning removes some germs, debris, and dirt from surfaces or objects.
- Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects.
- Sanitizing lowers the number of viable germs on surfaces or objects.
- Disinfectants and surface sanitizers are EPA registered antimicrobial pesticides.