Can 5 sanitizing rinse conditions?

• A. Can 5 uses water at rapid rolling boil; min 171°F; immersion 30 seconds; air dry
• B. Water at 165°F; immersion 20 seconds; air dry
• C. Water at 180°F; immersion 15 seconds; air dry
• D. Water at 150°F; immersion 60 seconds; air dry

Answer: (A)

Hot-water sanitizing relies on a rinse that is hot enough and in contact long enough to reduce microbial presence on equipment, followed by air drying to prevent recontamination. The standard requires water at least 171°F and an immersion time of 30 seconds, with surfaces then air-dried. Using water at a rolling boil easily meets the temperature threshold, and maintaining immersion for 30 seconds ensures the sanitizing action has enough contact time. Air drying afterward keeps surfaces free from towel-borne contaminants. The other options fail because they either use water that’s cooler than the minimum or require shorter immersion times (or both), so they don’t achieve proper sanitization.