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Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Targeted Disinfecting – Cafeteria and Kitchen

This fact sheet outlines the key components of acomprehensive cleaning program; describes the difference between cleaning,sanitizing and disinfecting; and provides tips and best practices for food service workers toprevent the spread of communicable disease.

School cafeterias and kitchens contain numerous high-touch surfaces and little time between meal rotations, making them susceptible to the spread of infectious diseases such as colds and the flu.