Which acronym refers to procedures focused on cleaning and sanitizing surfaces?

• A. SPS
• B. SSOPs
• C. GAD
• D. 9 CFR 416.1-416.6

Answer: (B)

Cleaning and sanitizing surfaces in food operations is guided by Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures. SSOPs lay out the exact methods for cleaning and sanitizing, including which cleaners to use, dilution and contact times, equipment needed, and how often tasks should be done, plus how verification is performed to confirm surfaces are properly sanitized. This makes the acronym the best fit because it specifically names the procedural framework for keeping surfaces clean and free from contamination, which is exactly what the question is asking about.

Other terms you might see refer to sanitation topics or regulatory requirements, but they don’t name the procedures themselves. SPS and GAD aren’t the established shorthand for the cleaning-and-sanitizing protocol, and sanitation regulations describe rules rather than the step-by-step procedures used on the floor.