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Q: Why should surfaces that touch food be sanitized?
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What are some of the food contact surfaces that must always be washed and sanitized?

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What are Surfaces that touch food are called?

Surface that touch food are called "food contact surfaces".


How often food contact service should be clean and sanitized?

You should always clean and sanitize surfaces and utensils because it helps stop bacteria from spreaping.


How should a food contact area be cleaned and sanitized?

In the United States, meat and poultry establishments have to develop daily procedures to clean and sanitize food product contact surfaces. There are some options for a less than daily cleaning, but for the most part establishments have to clean thoroughly every 24 hours.


What practices might lead to food contamination in a workplace?

By not practicing High Standards of personal hygiene. Food Handling areas, equipment and surfaces are not thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and maintained. Not ensuring protection and safety while handling food. Lack of training on Food Safety Standards/Programs


How should the food handler test the temperature of food?

Food temperature is generally checked by inserting the probe into the thickest part of the food, using a sanitized, calibrated, instant-read thermometer.


What practices might lead to contamination in a workplace?

By not practicing High Standards of personal hygiene. Food Handling areas, equipment and surfaces are not thoroughly cleaned, sanitized and maintained. Not ensuring protection and safety while handling food. Lack of training on Food Safety Standards/Programs


Food contact surface must be cleaned and sanitized at least every how many hours?

Equipment must be CLEANED at least every 24 hours.


How often should grill utensils be rinsed and sanitized?

They should be rinsed and sanitized every four hours when in use, before use, and after each use.They should be cleaned after every use. If you use it for raw meat it must be cleaned or heated on the grill to kill the bacteria before removing the cooked meat to prevent food poisoning. If they are used for an extended length of time, they should be cleaned and sanitized every four hours.


How often should a food contact area be cleaned and sanitized?

In the United States, meat and poultry establishments have to develop daily procedures to clean and sanitize food product contact surfaces. There are some options for a less than daily cleaning, but for the most part establishments have to clean thoroughly every 24 hours.


A foodhandler is slicing bread Explain why the bread knife is NOT required to be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours?

the knife should be cleaned and sanitized because bread is considered a potentially hazardous food.


How do you know if glass bowls are food safe?

Glass bowls are almost always food safe if they are cleaned and sanitized.