In the three sink method, what temperature should the rinse water be?

In the three sink method, what temperature should the rinse water be?

• A. 180 degrees F
• B. 110 degrees F
• C. 165 degrees F
• D. 200 degrees F

Answer: (B)

In the three-sink method, the rinse step uses warm water to effectively flush away detergent and loosened soils without posing a burn risk to staff or causing damage to ware. About 110°F is warm enough to help remove soap residues and soils, setting items up for the sanitizer step, while not being so hot that it causes scalding or unnecessary wear. If the rinse were cooler, residues could remain; if it were much hotter, it would offer little extra benefit and could create safety issues. That’s why 110°F is the best choice.

In the three-sink method, the rinse step uses warm water to effectively flush away detergent and loosened soils without posing a burn risk to staff or causing damage to ware. About 110°F is warm enough to help remove soap residues and soils, setting items up for the sanitizer step, while not being so hot that it causes scalding or unnecessary wear. If the rinse were cooler, residues could remain; if it were much hotter, it would offer little extra benefit and could create safety issues. That’s why 110°F is the best choice.