Texas Food Managers Certification Practice Exam

After removing a glass from a sanitizing solution, what should a food service employee do?

1. Rinse it with water and towel dry

2. Towel it dry

3. Allow it to air-dry

4. Wipe off any water spots

The correct answer is: Allow it to air-dry

Allowing the glass to air-dry after removing it from a sanitizing solution is the correct practice because air-drying ensures that any remaining sanitizer can effectively reduce harmful bacteria and pathogens on the glass. If the glass is rinsed with water, wiped dry with a towel, or has water spots wiped off, it could inadvertently introduce contaminants back onto the surface or remove the sanitizing solution too quickly. Air-drying also helps to prevent any recontamination and ensures that the sanitizing agent remains effective, providing a safer environment for food service operations.