Time and Temp Control
Above what temperature does heat start to destroy bacteria?
135F
Which food item would you reject on delivery?
Box of organic cereal with torn packaging
When thawing food in a microwave, what should be the next step?
Cook it immediately using conventional cooking equipment
When delivering prepared hot food to an off site location, what should you do?
Maintain the temperature above 135˚F when in transit
According to the FIFO rule, what is the correct order of “Use By” dates?
Aug. 31, Sept. 4, Sept. 7
Which part of the food is it recommended to test with a temperature probe?
Center or thickest part of the food
Which of these foods are stored correctly?
A box of rice on a shelf, 6 inches off the floor
What is the minimum safe cooking temperature for a beef roast?
145˚F for 4 minutes
Cold hold food can be held for service without temperature control for a maximum of?
6 hours
How often should you clean and sanitize a food contact surface that is in constant use?
Every 4 hours
Why should cooked food be chilled as quickly as possible?
To reduce the amount of time the food is in the temperature danger zone
In a cooler, in which order from the top downwards, would you store ready-to-eat chicken, fresh fish, lettuce, and raw ground beef?
Ready-to-eat chicken, lettuce, fresh fish, raw ground beef
TCS food reheated for hot holding must reach which internal temperature?
165˚F for 15 seconds
Vending machines that store and dispense cold TCS products need to have what safety feature?
Automatic dispensing shut-off if the temperature of the machine rises above 41F
When cleaning and sanitizing items using the 5 Step Cleaning Method, what is the third step?
Rinsing
Which temperature should you calibrate your thermometer to using the “boiling-point method”?
212°F
When food is being recalled, what should you mark on the box?
DO NOT USE / DO NOT DISCARD
All of the following foods require a variance EXCEPT-
Sliced cucumber
Fruits and vegetables that are cooked for hot holding must reach a temperature of?
135˚F
At what temperature should the final rinse be in a high temperature dishwasher?
180˚F
Which temperature should you calibrate your thermometer to using the “ice-point method”?
32°F
How long can you hold a food before it must be discarded?
7 Days
What type of thermometer is best for liquids such as soups, sauces, etc.?
Immersion Probe
What range within the temperature danger zone does bacteria grow most rapidly?
70˚F-120˚F
Where should you store cleaners and sanitizers?
Away from any food or food prep areas