REHIS Food Hygiene Practice Test

Cleaning is done to remove things that would attract pests, such as food spills, crumbs, rubbish, and damp residues. When these attractants are left, insects and rodents can enter, breed, and contaminate surfaces and food, creating a risk to safety and hygiene. By thoroughly cleaning, you cut off pests’ food sources and access, helping to keep the environment pest-free and sanitary. The other options miss the main purpose: reducing packaging waste is about waste management, improving the taste of food isn’t related to cleaning, and shortening cleaning time is a potential efficiency benefit, not the core reason for cleaning.