ServSafe Cleaning and Sanitizing

Question 1

Which of the following should be used to clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Non-toxic detergents and sanitizers

Answer

Mild soap and water

Answer

Only hot water

Answer

Only vinegar and water

Question 2

How often should food-contact surfaces, including cutting boards and utensils, be sanitized?

Accepted Answer

After each use

Answer

Once a day

Answer

Every 2 hours

Answer

Only when visibly dirty

Question 3

What is the proper concentration of bleach solution used for sanitizing food-contact surfaces?

Accepted Answer

1 tablespoon of bleach to 1 gallon of water

Answer

1 cup of bleach to 1 gallon of water

Answer

2 tablespoons of bleach to 1 gallon of water

Answer

1 teaspoon of bleach to 1 gallon of water

Question 4

What is the most effective way to sanitize food-contact surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Apply a chemical sanitizer after cleaning and allow it to air dry

Answer

Wipe surfaces with a damp cloth

Answer

Use hot water to rinse surfaces

Answer

Spray a disinfectant and immediately wipe it off

Question 5

What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

Accepted Answer

Cleaning removes dirt and food residue, while sanitizing reduces harmful microorganisms to safe levels.

Answer

Cleaning removes harmful microorganisms, while sanitizing removes dirt.

Answer

Cleaning is done with soap, while sanitizing is done with water.

Answer

Cleaning and sanitizing are the same thing.