TDZ
Four Steps to Food Safety
Internal Cooking Temperatures
Kitchen Safety
Misc.
100

The TDZ stands for this three-word phrase.

What is the Temperature Danger Zone.

100

What are the FOUR steps to food safety?

What is Clean, Cook, Seperate and Chill

100

What is the minimum internal temperature for POULTRY?

What is 165°F (74°C)

100

What is the FIRST thing you should do when you go into the kitchens? 

What is WASH YOUR HANDS

100

What foodborne illness is often associated with poultry?

What is Salmonella

200

What is the recommended MAXIMUM time perishable food should be left in the TDZ?

What is 2 hours.

200
What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands for?

What is 20 seconds.

200

What is the internal temperature for reheating leftovers?

What is 165°F (74°C)

200

TRUE or FALSE

You shouldn't plug in a small appliance until you are ready to use it. 

What is TRUE

200

Which of the following items is considered a TCS food? 

A. strawberries in their package

B. cooked rice

C. Ketchup

What is cooked rice

300

What is the range of temperatures in which bacteria grows most rapidly in food?

What is 41°F to 135°F.

300

What is the definition of cross-contamination? 

What is the process by which bacteria are unintentionally transferred from one substance to another

300

What is the proper internal cooking temperature for SEAFOOD?

What is 145°F 

300

TRUE or FALSE

You can sanitize the counters when there is food nearby. 

What is FALSE

300

What is the formal name for Salmonella?

What is Salmonella.

400

Why is it important to keep food out of the TDZ?

What is to prevent bacterial growth and foodborne illnesses.

400

Foods must be cooked to the proper _________ __________ ___________ in order to be served. 

What is internal cooking temperature. 
400

What is the proper internal cooking temperature for a PORK ROAST?

What is 145°F

400

This should be kept organized and clutter-free to ensure a safe kitchen environment.

What is the countertops/workspaces

400

Name the THREE ways to safely thaw food.

What is microwave, run under cold water and place in the refrigerator. 

500

List THREE foods that should be kept from reaching the TDZ.

Cooked/uncooked meats, eggs, leftovers, dairy, seafood any TCS that is not considered a RTE food. 

500

What is the maximum temperature COLD FOODS can be held at?

What is 41°F

500

What is the proper internal temperature for GRAINS/LEGUMES/VEGETABLES being held for service?

What is 135°F

500

In the case of a grease fire, NEVER use this to put it out. 

What is water

500

Where is the best/most accurate place to take the temperature of a food item?

Where is the thickest part

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