Allergens
What is the medicine used to treat anaphylactic shock called?
Epinephrine or epi-pen
How should chemicals be labeled?
They should be labeled with their common name in the correct bottle.
How do you mark a use by date for potentially hazardous foods?
7 days from the date the food was prepared or thawed, which counts as day 1
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for chicken?
165 degrees Fahrenheit
You have a headache. Should you tell a manager or go to work
You can go to work since headaches are not contagious
Some common symptoms of a severe allergic reaction are...
Hives, swollen lips/throat, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, skin rash, wheezing
Examples of pest infestations are?
cracks/holes in walls. gnaw marks, small black pellets, dark discolorations around pipes & door frames. Strong oily odor, egg casings, dead cockroaches.
What is FIFO?
First in first out. Items with the earlier expiration dates(first in), must be sold first (first out)
Where should you insert the thermometer probe of meat?
The thickest part, usually the center, away from the bone.
How long should you wait after vomiting or diarrhea to report to work?
24 hours
List 5/9 top allergens
When are food workers required to change gloves?
When gloves are torn
Between tasks
If touched your hair or face
Contaminated (by bathroom, sneeze, cough, etc)
Is cut leafy greens, cut tomatoes, & cut melon potentially hazardous foods
YES! So are cooked grains, cooked vegetables, meats, dairy, and eggs
Internal temperature for whole cuts of pork, lamb, beef, & seafood is
145 F (63 C)
Precautions to take if you have an open wound.
Tell the manager. If on hands cover with a band-aid + wear gloves as it may contain staphylococcus bacteria.
When should you keep allergens away from other foods
During storage, preparation, and service!
What should you do to prevent pest infestation of outdoor dumpster?
Close the dumpster lid tight and make sure there's no food scraps fallen around the dumpster
You should wash and sanitize sinks after how many hours?
Every 24 hours
You should cook ground, tenderized, or injected meat and hot held eggs to
155 F
What 4 symptoms must you always report to your manager?
Vomiting, Diarrhea, Jaundice, and Sore Throat with Fever
There's cheese in a salad, does removing it make it ok to serve to somebody with a milk allergy?
No, this is cross-contact and just as dangerous as consuming the product. They need to make a new salad
5 steps of cleaning/sanitizing dishes
scrape food into trash, wash using detergent & water, rinse, sanitize, air dry
What is an example of a physical hazard?
Any item in food that can choke, gag, cut, or injure a customer. Some examples are; bones, seeds, fruit pits. Remove these physical hazards during prep
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a whole lobster?
145 degrees Fahrenheit
What is jaundice and can you go to work or tell the manager if you have it?
Tell the manager.
Jaundice is when skin and eyes are yellow. Symptom of liver infection that may be cause by Hepatitis A which can spread through food easily.