Equipment must be CLEANED at least every 24 hours.
Clean surfaces are free of visible dirt, while sanitized surfaces have been treated to kill germs and bacteria. Cleaning removes dirt and debris, while sanitizing reduces the number of germs on a surface to a safe level.
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Yes, there is a difference between clean and sanitized surfaces. Clean surfaces are free of visible dirt and debris, while sanitized surfaces have been treated to reduce the number of germs and bacteria to a safe level.
Before being sanitized, a utensil must be thoroughly cleaned to remove any food particles, grease, and contaminants. This cleaning process typically involves washing with soap and hot water. Only after the utensil is clean can it be effectively sanitized to eliminate harmful bacteria and ensure food safety.
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Sanitizing is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on a clean surface to safe levels. To be effective, cleaning and sanitizing must be a two-step process. Surfaces must first be cleaned and rinsed before being sanitized. (ServSafe Essentials section 11-21)
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Surface tension must be reduced in order to clean a surface effectively. This can be achieved by using a cleaning agent or detergent that helps to break the surface tension, allowing the cleaning solution to spread and penetrate the surface for thorough cleaning.
To clean a surface, the surface tension of the cleaning agent must be lower than that of the surface. This allows the cleaning solution to spread out and penetrate the surface, lifting away dirt and grime. Lower surface tension helps the cleaning agent to break the bond between the surface and the contaminants, making it easier to clean.
A hand contact surface is a designated area where hands typically come into contact, such as a door handle, light switch, or countertop. These surfaces are important to keep clean and sanitized to reduce the spread of germs and prevent illness.
A food contact surface is any surface that comes into direct contact with food during preparation, processing, serving, or storage. This can include countertops, cutting boards, utensils, equipment, and packaging materials. It is important for these surfaces to be clean and sanitized to prevent contamination.