2026/2027 ServSafe Food Handler Guide, Chapter 5 Exam: Cleaning and Sanitizing (Graded A+)

2026/2027 ServSafe Food Handler Guide, Chapter 5 Exam: Cleaning and Sanitizing (Graded A+) cleaning removes food and other dirt from a surface sanitizing reduces pathogens on a surface to safe levels purpose of cleaning and sanitizing prevent the spread of pathogens to food and control pests items that should be cleaned and sanitized all surfaces including walls, floors, shelves, pans, knives, cutting boards steps of cleaning and sanitizing surfaces 1. Remove food from the surface 2. Wash the surface. 3. Rinse the surface. 4. Sanitize the surface. 5. Allow the surface to air-dry. when to clean and sanitize after you are done using them, any time your interrupted during a task, before working with new food, after four hours of continuous use