In a three-compartment sink, what step should follow rinsing?

In a three-compartment sink, what step should follow rinsing?

• A. Sanitize
• B. Air dry
• C. Rewash
• D. Add detergent

Answer: (A)

Dishwashing in a three-compartment sink follows a wash–rinse–sanitize sequence. After rinsing away soap and soil, the next step is sanitizing to reduce any remaining microorganisms to safe levels, using hot water at the appropriate temperature or a chemical sanitizer with proper contact time. This step is what ensures utensils and dishes are truly sanitary before drying. Air-drying comes after sanitizing as the drying phase, and rewash or adding detergent would occur in the washing stage, not after rinsing.

Dishwashing in a three-compartment sink follows a wash–rinse–sanitize sequence. After rinsing away soap and soil, the next step is sanitizing to reduce any remaining microorganisms to safe levels, using hot water at the appropriate temperature or a chemical sanitizer with proper contact time. This step is what ensures utensils and dishes are truly sanitary before drying. Air-drying comes after sanitizing as the drying phase, and rewash or adding detergent would occur in the washing stage, not after rinsing.