Facilities, Cleaning & Sanitizing, and Pest Management Flashcards
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A sanitizer solution is tested and found to be above the maximum concentration listed on the label. What is the main concern?
Answer: It may be toxic or leave harmful residues on food-contact surfaces
Sanitizer solutions above the maximum concentration can leave toxic residues on food-contact surfaces, posing a chemical hazard.
Which type of lighting is required in a walk-in refrigerator used for food storage?
Answer: Shatter-resistant or protected lighting
Walk-in refrigerators must use shatter-resistant or protected light bulbs to prevent glass contamination of food if a bulb breaks.
When should a food handler clean and sanitize a cutting board?
Answer: After cutting each different type of food and when switching tasks
Cutting boards must be cleaned and sanitized after each task and when switching between different types of food to prevent cross-contamination.
A manager notices a small gap under the back door of the kitchen. What pest risk does this create?
Answer: It allows cockroaches and rodents to enter the facility
Gaps under doors are entry points for rodents and cockroaches, so all openings must be sealed to prevent pest entry.
What is the correct order of steps when cleaning and sanitizing a surface manually?
Answer: Wash, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
The correct manual cleaning sequence is wash, rinse, sanitize, then allow to air-dry.
Which condition makes a chemical sanitizer LESS effective?
Answer: High concentration of organic matter on the surface
Organic matter such as food debris neutralizes sanitizer, reducing its effectiveness, which is why surfaces must be washed before sanitizing.
A pest control operator (PCO) visits the facility. What is the food manager's responsibility during and after the visit?
Answer: Review the PCO's report and ensure recommended corrective actions are taken
Managers must review the PCO's findings and ensure that all recommended corrective actions are implemented to maintain pest control.