Objections
How far away from the nozzle is the steam effective?
The closer the better, get the nozzle as close as you can to the surface.
What are the most common belts used in a bread bakery?
What is the one harmful strain on Listeria?
Listeria monotycogenes
What is our most economical dry vacuum with large pocket filter & filter shaker?
What is the DV-M2?
What chemical sanitizer can be run through the GVC-18000?
None!
Can I run sanitizing chemicals through the machine? Why or why not?
No, because the temperature from steam will burn off the active sanitizing ingredients.
What application does every nut facility struggle with? What is the best cleaning method?
Nut roasters. Hot water pressure washer.
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine triphosphate
What is the name of our new continuous duty auto-pump out vacuum for the fixed?
What is the DV-CD-AD?
What is the difference between sanitizing & disinfecting?
Sanitizing is a 5 log reduction, disinfecting is a 6 log reduction
BONUS 100: Explain what log reduction means
Where do the soils go when you are using the steam wand?
The soils must be directed towards the floor. We always work from the top down, left to right, with the nozzle pointed downwards and drive soils towards the floor. Then wipe behind any flat surfaces that have residual moisture.
What is the best cleaning method for removing dough from a porous fabric conveyor belt before the ovens, in order to do an allergen cleaning?
You cannot do an allergen cleaning on a porous fabric conveyor belt. This is not possible. Belt should be changed for a non-porous material.
Periodic cleaning, Seasonal cleaning, Routine cleaning, and janitorial cleaning are all part of a good ___
Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
Dry vacuums should be thoroughly cleaned every ___, and wet vacuums should be thoroughly cleaned after ___.
Week, Each Use
This chemical is ideal for breaking down peanut oil allergen for easier removal
Chlorinated alkaline cleaner
Isn't the Jet System just redepositing soil on the back of the conveyor? Are we cleaning the bottom of the conveyor? (2 part question)
The steam has enough power to blow debris through the bottom of the belt and down to the floor.
The system is targeted towards cleaning & eliminating yeast & mold on the food contact surface and the sides of the belts, but it does not clean the bottom of the belt. The belts periodically should still be removed to clean the bottom of them, and the frequency can be greatly reduced since we are cleaning the food contact surface & links more regularly.
BONUS 100 Points: Do you swab the bottom of your belts?
I am struggling to remove buildup on my cooling tunnel belt. This new product I am running leaves a caramel buildup on the conveyor and is constantly jamming up production if we don't shut down to clean every few hours. I need a __ and a ___. (2 part question 200 pts each)
Scraper and a fixed brushless.
What is the main pathogen of concern in dry pet food & peanut butter facilities? What are quality people in these plants terrified of? (Two part question, 200 points each)
Salmonella. They are terrified of water, as when the soil mixes with water salmonella can grow.
What is the motor rating on the VAC-EX-CD5 vacuum in hours?
100,000+ hours
What chemical works best to remove proteins? fats & Oils? (2 part answer, 200 pts each)
Chlorinated alkaline, alkaline
Are the bristles on your brushes food grade? What colors do they come in? Will they fall out?
We offer FDA approved brushes for food contact surfaces in white, yellow, green, blue and red. The bristles are non-marking and non-absorbent, and we hold them with thick stainless steel staples so they will not fall out.
Name 5 common steam cleaning applications in a ready to eat meat facility
6 guesses, Family Feud rules
Water sensitive equipment (only 1 out of 5)
Drain sanitizing
Sanitizing small parts/tools
Tenting
Deep/periodic cleaning
What are the 2 main stored product (flour) pests of concern in bakeries?
Confused flour beetles, red flour beetles
I'm a bakery looking to vacuum out my ovens. What is the ideal option for me?
I'm a cracker plant looking to vacuum up dust that is a little oily. Normal vacuum filters get oily when I pick up this product. What is the ideal option for me?
DV-M2 with HEPA OR DV-3-SSH, & NOMEX filter.
DV-3-SSH with PTFE filter.
What chemical works best to remove sugar or salts?
Water! Sugar & salt are water soluble.