Trinity Lindemann Ch 12 Flashcards
Cleaning
removes food and other dirt from a surface
Detergents
are used for different cleaning tasks
Degreasers
are detergents that contain a grease-dissolving agent
Delimers
are used on mineral deposits and other dirt that other cleaners cannot remove
Abrasive Cleaners
contain a scouring agent that helps scrub hard-to-remove dirt
Heat Sanitizing
taking items and having them soak in hot water or run through a hot dishwasher
Three Types of Chemical Sanitizer
chlorine, iodine, quats
Concentration
of this mix, the amount of sanitizer for a given amount of water is critical.
Water Hardness
can affect how well handsanitizers work
High-Temperature Machines
use not hot water to clean and sanitize. if the water is not hot enough the items will not be sanitized
Nonfood-contact Surfaces
surfaces that do not come in contact with food EXAMPLES: floors, walls, ceilings, and equipment exteriors
Five steps to cleaning & Sanitize
- scrape, remove food bits from surface
- wash it (green bucket)
- Rinse (white bucket)
- Sanitize (red bucket)
- Allow the surface to air dry
When to Clean and Sanitize
After use, before working with different foods, after 4 hours, AND any interruptions during a task
Three compartment sink setup
first sink, detergent and water; second sink, clean water; third sink, with water and sanitizer
Five steps to using a three compartment sink
- scrape items before washing them.
- wash items in the first sink
- rinse items in the second sink
- Sanitize items in the third sink
- air-dry items on a clean and sanitized surface