Which item is included on the data plate operating specifications?

• A. Temperature
• B. Washing
• C. Rinsing
• D. Sanitizing

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that the data plate on warewashing equipment specifies how the item must be sanitized to be safe for use. After washing and rinsing, the sanitizing step is what actually kills remaining germs, so the data plate includes the sanitizing requirements—such as the sanitizer type, its concentration, and the required contact time, or the final hot-water rinse temperature. This information ensures the machine is set to achieve proper sanitization and meets health-code standards. While wash and rinse temperatures are part of operation, the data plate explicitly communicates the sanitation parameters, which is why sanitizing is the correct choice.