ServSafe Certification Cleaning and Sanitizing 2

Question 1

What is the minimum contact time required when using chlorine sanitizer at 50–99 ppm concentration?

Accepted Answer

7 seconds

Answer

Chlorine sanitizer at 50–99 ppm requires a minimum contact time of 7 seconds to be effective.

Question 2

Which factor does NOT affect the effectiveness of a chemical sanitizer?

Accepted Answer

Color of the sanitizer

Answer

The color of a sanitizer has no bearing on its effectiveness; concentration, contact time, and temperature are the critical factors.

Question 3

A food handler notices the sanitizer solution looks cloudy and has a strong odor. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Discard and prepare a fresh solution

Answer

Cloudy sanitizer solution indicates it is dirty and has lost effectiveness; it must be discarded and replaced with a fresh batch.

Question 4

When sanitizing food-contact surfaces manually, what is the correct order of the steps?

Accepted Answer

Wash, rinse, sanitize

Answer

The correct manual warewashing order is wash, rinse, then sanitize to ensure surfaces are clean before sanitizer is applied.

Question 5

A three-compartment sink is being set up. Which compartment should contain the sanitizing solution?

Accepted Answer

Third compartment

Answer

The third compartment of a three-compartment sink is always designated for the sanitizing solution.

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