CLEAN CERTIFICATION-AND
SANITIZATION TEST QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS!!!
What is the order in which one should prep dishes for re-use?
1. Scrape food/pre-rinse
2. Wash
3. Rinse
4. Sanitize
When should you sanitize your dishes (name 2 situations)?
After each new task, or at least every 4 hours (when in constant use)
What is ICQ and what does it stand for?
3 Approved sanitizers;
Iodine
Chlorine/Bleach
Quaternary ammonium compounds
What is the minimum concentration of iodine as a sanitizing solution, and how long
should dishes be soaked for?
12.5 ppm; 30 seconds
What is the minimum concentration of chlorine/bleach as a sanitizing solution, and
how long should dishes be soaked for?
50 ppm; 7 seconds
What is the minimum concentration of quats as a sanitizing solution, and how long should
dishes be soaked for?
200 ppm; 30 seconds
, What does ppm stand for?
parts per million
What is sanitization concentration measured in (units)?
parts per million (ppm)
When does a sanitizer become a sanitizing solution?
When mixed with water
The ideal temperature of water for all 3 sanitizing chemical solutions is ___ F
75F
The maximum temperature of water for all 3 sanitizing chemical solutions is ___ F.
What happens if water exceeds this temperature?
120F. It can make the chemical evaporate
What factors influence effectiveness of sanitizing solution? (Name 4)
Concentration
Water hardness
Temperature
Water pH
What provides us with the concentration of sanitizers?
Test kits
What is used to test concentration of sanitizers?
Test strips
How often should you replace sanitizing solutions?
When it becomes weak i.e. every 2 hours
What else can be used as a sanitizing solution other than chemicals?
Heat/hot water
SANITIZATION TEST QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS!!!
What is the order in which one should prep dishes for re-use?
1. Scrape food/pre-rinse
2. Wash
3. Rinse
4. Sanitize
When should you sanitize your dishes (name 2 situations)?
After each new task, or at least every 4 hours (when in constant use)
What is ICQ and what does it stand for?
3 Approved sanitizers;
Iodine
Chlorine/Bleach
Quaternary ammonium compounds
What is the minimum concentration of iodine as a sanitizing solution, and how long
should dishes be soaked for?
12.5 ppm; 30 seconds
What is the minimum concentration of chlorine/bleach as a sanitizing solution, and
how long should dishes be soaked for?
50 ppm; 7 seconds
What is the minimum concentration of quats as a sanitizing solution, and how long should
dishes be soaked for?
200 ppm; 30 seconds
, What does ppm stand for?
parts per million
What is sanitization concentration measured in (units)?
parts per million (ppm)
When does a sanitizer become a sanitizing solution?
When mixed with water
The ideal temperature of water for all 3 sanitizing chemical solutions is ___ F
75F
The maximum temperature of water for all 3 sanitizing chemical solutions is ___ F.
What happens if water exceeds this temperature?
120F. It can make the chemical evaporate
What factors influence effectiveness of sanitizing solution? (Name 4)
Concentration
Water hardness
Temperature
Water pH
What provides us with the concentration of sanitizers?
Test kits
What is used to test concentration of sanitizers?
Test strips
How often should you replace sanitizing solutions?
When it becomes weak i.e. every 2 hours
What else can be used as a sanitizing solution other than chemicals?
Heat/hot water
