Temperatures
At what temperature should you store cold held foods?
41F or 5C
where should prepped food be stored if it is not being cooked or served?
in the cooler/fridge.
What should you do when you cant find the ice scoop in an establishment?
Find the ice scoop(duh)
True/False Is it perfectly safe to thaw food at room temperature.
False
what is it called when peoples immune systems are compromised?
high risk population.
What is the proper way to check the temperature of cooked meats?
Insert into the thickest part of the meat until the temperature is steady
where should par-cooked food be stored in the refrigerator ?
away from TCS food
what sink do you use to cool food?
prep sink.
Which one of the following does not have to be refrigerated at 41F or lower? A whole watermelon, cut tomatoes, salad mix, fresh cut cucumbers.
a whole watermelon
True/False if ice is used to cool hot food can it be used as an ingredient?
false
At what temperature should stuffed meats be cooked to?
165F for 15 seconds.
True/False when storing produce in standing water you cant mix different items or multiple batches of the same item?
true
what type of cooler cools food at high speed and are typically used for large quantities of food?
Blast chiller.
what is it called when food can be restored to a safe condition?
reconditioning.
how long can you store leftover TCS food before it must be thrown out?
7 days
At what temperature should grilled pineapple be cooked at?
135F
food that has no been help at the right temperature for ____ hours can be reheated to a safe condition
2 hours
what type of cooling device cools by stirring hot food?
ice paddle.
when thawing food in a sink it should be submerged in ________ water at ___ or lower
drinkable,70F
what is it called when eggs are cracked open and combined in a container?
pooled eggs..
What food items need to be held at 145F for 15 seconds for safe consumption?
Seafood, steaks/chops of pork,beef,veal, and lamb, commercially raised game, shell eggs that will be served immediately.
who requires you to have written procedure on how food items are separated from ready to eat food during storage?
what is the proper way to cook TCS food in a microwave oven?
must be cooked to 165F, cover the food to prevent dryness, stir halfway, let stand for 2 minutes, check temperature.
What two rules do you have to follow when using food additives during prepping food?
never use more than allowed by the law, never use additives to alter the appearance of the food.
what is a document issued be your regulatory authority that allows a regulatory requirement to be waived or changed?
a variance.