Individual Practice SWES Practice Test

What is the primary difference between cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces?

Cleaning removes visible dirt; sanitizing removes odors. Cleaning reduces pathogens; sanitizing removes food particles. Cleaning removes food and dirt; sanitizing reduces pathogens to safe levels. Cleaning uses hot water; sanitizing uses cold water.

Correct Answer:

Cleaning removes food and dirt; sanitizing reduces pathogens to safe levels.

Explanation:

Cleaning is the process of removing food and other dirt from a surface, while sanitizing is the process of reducing the number of microorganisms on that surface to safe levels.

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