Employees frequently use a chlorine spray to sanitize counters. Where should the spray be stored between uses?

• A. In a cabinet separate from food
• B. In a locked cabinet near the back door
• C. On a shelf above the food preparation area
• D. In a cabinet dedicated to chemical storage away from food

Answer: (D)

Storing cleaning chemicals away from food and food-contact surfaces is essential to prevent chemical contamination and exposure. The best practice is to keep the chlorine spray in a cabinet dedicated to chemical storage away from food. A dedicated chemical storage cabinet clearly separates cleaners from food, reduces the risk of spills or residues reaching prep areas, and supports proper access control and labeling. In contrast, placing it on a shelf above the food preparation area increases the chance of splashes or fumes contaminating food or utensils, and keeping it near the back door or in a cabinet that isn’t clearly designated for chemicals risks mixing with other supplies.