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KITCHEN-HYGIENE5 MIN READ

The Four-Step Surface Reset

Describe the correct sequence for resetting a food-contact surface after raw food prep.

A food-contact bench just handled raw egg mix. The reset works only if the steps happen in order. Surface reset sequence Remove soil Scrape crumbs, flour, drips opens the surface Wash Detergent plus friction lifts grease and residue Sanitize Correct strength and time reduces remaining germs Air dry or follow label No instant wipe-off protects contact time Physical removal Microbial reduction Timing control Why is spraying sanitizer onto visible food debris a weak reset?

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