Which task is explicitly listed as part of cleaning after meals in sanitation routines?

Which task is explicitly listed as part of cleaning after meals in sanitation routines?

• A. Cleaning food service areas after each meal
• B. Laundering inmate clothing
• C. Dusting shelves
• D. Inspecting medical records

Answer: (A)

Post-meal sanitation focuses on removing food debris and preventing cross-contamination in the areas where meals are served and handled. Cleaning food service areas after each meal directly targets the spaces that come into contact with food—tables, counters, trays, and other surfaces—ensuring they’re wiped down, spills are cleaned, and residues are removed. This reduces the risk of pests, odors, and contamination, and keeps dining areas safe and hygienic for the next meal. The other tasks—laundry for inmate clothing, dusting shelves, and inspecting medical records—lie outside the scope of post-meal cleaning and pertain to different duties or routines.