management, staffing and worker safety

Question 1

explain the difference between cleaning and sanitizing

Answer 1

cleaning - removal of visible particles (tidy)

sanitize - reduces the potential number of harmful microorganisms (killing microbes)

Question 2

name the 3 basic phases of detergency

Answer 2

1. penetration
2. suspension
3. rinsing agent

Question 3

define penetration

phases of detergency

Answer 3

get through layers
- cleaning agent must penetrate between the layers of soil and the surface to which it adheres
- wetting reduces surface tension and makes penetration possible

Question 4

define suspension

phases of detergency

Answer 4

the action of a cleaning agent required to hold the loosened soil in the washing solution so it can be flushed away and not redeposited

Question 5

what does saponify mean

Answer 5

part of suspension
- means to turn fats into soap by reduction with an alkali

Question 6

what does sequestering mean

Answer 6

part of suspension
- the isolating of substances such as a chemical iron so it cannot react

Question 7

explain rinsing agent

phases of detergency

Answer 7

a compound designed to remove and flush away soils and cleaners so they are not redeposited on surfaces being washed

Question 8

the development of polyphosphate detergents has solved the problem of hard water deposits by binding _ & _

Answer 8

lime and magnesium

Question 9

solvent cleaners

Answer 9

alkaline-based cleaners used to clean surfaces soiled with grease

Question 10

acid cleaners

Answer 10

lime buildup and rust are treated with acid cleaners

Question 11

abrasives

Answer 11

used for touch stains that do not respond to solvents or acids

Question 12

what are the 2 principles of sanitation?

immediately after cleaning, all food contact surfaces must be sanitized

Answer 12

heat sanitizing:
- objective to expose the clean surface to high heat between ~72 C - 82 C

chemical sanitizing:
- object can either be immersed in a solution or can be sprayed or rinsed with the solution

Question 13

what are the 3 types of chemical sanitizers

Answer 13

1. quaternary ammonia
2. chlorine
3. iodine

Question 14

what is the contact time for immersion of chlorine

Answer 14

7 seconds

fastest

Question 15

what is the contact time for immersion of iodine?

Answer 15

30 seconds

Question 16

what is the contact time for immerson of QUAT?

Answer 16

30 seconds or more for some products

Question 17

what are the 2 types of equipment and utensils that are cleaned through dishwashing?

Answer 17

production utensils
service wares

Question 18

5 distinct types of manual dishwashing

Answer 18

scraping
washing
rinsing
sanitizing
air drying

Question 19

to clean kitchen utensils in a two or 3 compartment sink what must you do in each sink?

Answer 19

clean in the first sink
rinse in the second sink
sanitize in the third sink

Question 20

worker safety

Answer 20

physical safety and well being of workers and customers
- occupational health and safety act

Question 21

an accident in the workplace has become a symbol of _, either human or mechanical and usually represents a monetary _ to the organization

Answer 21

inefficiency, loss

Question 22

what are the 3 E’s of the safety program?

Answer 22

engineering: built in safety features (building and equipment)

Education: policies regarding safety, ongoing documentation and also safety training

Enforcement: following up to help prevent carelessness and demonstrate that you value safety as an organization. (accomplished through establishing a safety committee who can observe and report instances

Question 23

incident reporting (formal)

Answer 23

forms to be filled out if someone is injured

Question 24

workers compensation claims

Answer 24

talk to WCC about return to work plan