Personal Hygiene
How long should you scrub your hands when washing?
20 seconds
Define a TCS food and list 5 examples.
Time/Temperature control of food for safety. Dairy, eggs, meats, cut vegetables, soy...
What is cross-contamination?
Transfer of bacteria from one food or surface to another.
List the 6 most common food allergens.
1. Fish/Shellfish
2. Dairy
3. Eggs
4. Tree nuts/peanuts
5. Soy
6. Wheat
What is the purpose of cleaning and sanitizing in a kitchen?
Removes food (cleaning) and kills harmful pathogens (sanitizing) to reduce foodborne illnesses.
What should you use to dry your hands after washing?
Single use paper towel
What temperature range is the temperature danger zone?
41-135
List 3 ways to prevent cross-contamination.
Placing meats in the bottom of the fridge, using separate cutting boards for RTE and raw meats, wash hands.
What should you always do if you suspect cross-contact with an allergen has occurred?
Isolate food, and notify manager.
Where should cleaning supplies be kept?
Away from food and food prep areas.
List 5 times you must wash your hands when working with food.
before working, after using the restroom, before handling meats, after eating, after touching your face...
Explain why food should be kept out of the TDZ.
Pathogens grow rapidly in these temps.
List the correct order top to bottom in the refrigerator for the following foods: raw ground beef, raw chicken, prepared salads, fish fillet.
T: prepared salads, fish fillet, raw beef, raw chicken.
Sally made potato salad on September 5 at 9:15 AM. All was not served and must be stored. Fill out a "use by" label.
USE BY: September 12 @ 9:15AM
What does it mean to calibrate a thermometer?
Check and adjust to ensure it gives an accurate reading.
What is the rule about touching RTE foods with bare hands in a foodservice establishment?
Do not touch RTE foods with bare hands.
When holding food for service, hot food should be kept at _____, and cold food should be kept at ____.
Hot: 135 or higher; Cold: 41 or lower
How far from the wall and floor should food and nonfood items be stored?
6 inches
What does FIFO stand for? What does it mean?
First In First Out. Use the products that cam in first before the newer products.
What is the internal temperature for ground beef?
155
What type of jewelry is allowed when prepping food?
Plain wedding band.
What does FATTOM stand for?
Food, Acidity, Time, Temp, Oxygen, Moisture
What are 2 rules to follow when prepping ready-to-eat foods and raw foods on the same day?
1. Prep RTE foods before raw foods.
2. use separate equipment and workspaces between tasks.
What should you use when serving RTE foods?
Deli sheets, tongs, spatulas, etc.
In the thickest part, twice.