Deck 12 Flashcards
Cleaning
removes food and other dirt from a surface
Detergents
surfactants that reduce surface tension between dirt and surface so it slides off easy
Degreasers
detergents that contain a grease dissolving agent
Delimers
used on mineral deposits and other dirt that cleaners cannot remove
Abrasive Cleaners
contain a scouring agent that scrubs off hard to remove food/ dirt
Heat Sanitizing
soaking it hot water above 171 F, for at least 30 seconds
Three types of chemical sanitizer
soaking item in a chemical sanitizer also sterilizes. chlorine, iodine, and Quaternary ammonium compounds
Concentration
amount of sanitizer - water ration
Water Hardness
can affect how well sanitizer works - amount of mineral in water
High temp Machines
use hot water to clean and sanitize, final rise must be 180 F
Nonfood contact surfaces
Floors, walls, ceilings, they do not need be sanitized - but do need to be cleaned regularly.
When to clean and sanitize
After use
before working with different foods
after handling raws
any time there is an interruption during a task
after four hours if items are in contant use
Three compartment setup
Clean and sanitize Fill first tank with detergent and water fill second with clean water fill third sink with sanitizer and water provide clock with second hand
five steps to using a three compartment sink
- scrape item before wash
- Wash item in first sink
- rinse items in the second sink
- sanitize items in the third sink
- air dry items