Food Allergens
What are the big 8 allergens?
Eggs
Wheat
Peanuts
Tree nuts
Milk
Shellfish
Fish
Soybeans
Give 3 examples of Physical Contamination
glass, wood, hair
What are a few major costs that can come with strictly implementing a food safety program?
Construction fees, waste disposal. Employee training, employer training, sanitation, and equipment.
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
Cleaning happens before sanitation so you can get all the particles of of the surface and then you will sanitize which will remove harmful bacteria.
Who is considered a Food Handler?
Anyone who works near or around food, or the surfaces they touch.
How would you describe a food allergen?
It is typically proteins in food that that cause abnormal immune responses.
What are some examples of Microorganisms/Pathogens?
Viruses
Bacteria
Parasites
Fungi
What Classifies a Foodborne Illness outbreak?
two(2) people have to be sick with the same illness after eating the same exact food
How do you wash your hands?
The proper way to wash your hands is simple. First you must get the water to be as hot as you can handle. Then wet your hands and lather them in soap after wet. Next what you want to do is scrub for twenty or more seconds whilst interlocking your fingers and scrubbing your fingernails on your palm and don't forget to wash the skin between your thumbs. Lastly dry them with a disposable paper towel. That's all there is to it happy hand washing!
How to prevent contaminating food
You need to
*wash your hands after touching anything that is not in your work area
*make sure you're work area is clean
*wash yourre area after every task and when starting anew
How should you deliver food to a guest who has an allergy?
If you are serving a guest with an allergy, you should deliver the food yourself and separate from the rest of the group's orders.
Can Viruses survive freezer temps? True or False
True They cannot grow in food, but once they are eaten, they grow inside a person’s intestines.
What does the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) do?
write the FDA Food Code, which recommends specific food safety regulations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. But the code is not actual law. Each state decides whether to adopt the FDA Food Code or some form of it as law.
At what times should you sanitize your work station?
Times you should be sanitizing your work station are after they are used, anytime you or another food handler get distracted and your items could get contaminated, every time you change something your working with - for example, chicken and then lettuce - and after four hours of constant use.
What is the proper way to clean
Proper steps in cleaning are
1,to make sure there are no food residue or pieces of food left on your workspace
2,wash the surface
3,rise the surface
4,sanitize the surface
5,let it air dry
What is the difference between cross-contact and cross-contamination?
Cross-contact is when a food come in contact with another food item and their proteins mix. Cross contact is specifically for food allergens. Cross-contamination is bacterias that transfer to food and cause food borne illnesses.
What temp is good for Bacterial growth?
41°F and 135°F (5°C and 57°C) because it has the ability to survive in cold climates
How are food safety regulations enforced?
An inspection, or rather an examination if you will, is conducted to see if an operation is following food safety laws. All operations serving food to the public are inspected. If violations are found, any operation such as restaurants, hospitals, schools, etc., may be temporarily closed. The most important reason for inspections is that failing to keep food safe can put the health of guests at risk. Failing an inspection could also result in an operation going out of business.
What is a 3-bay sink?
A sink with 3 areas - one for washing, one for rinsing and the last for sanitizing
How should you handle Ready-To-Eat foods?
Always wear gloves when handling food that needs no extra preparing, and always change gloves after changing your task or working with different types of food.
What are some steps you can take to try and avoid cross- contact?
Check Ingredients
Wash, Rinse, and Sanitize
Use separate utensils
Prep your station
Keep food allergens separate
Use designated utensils
What does the acronym FAT TOM stand for.
Food:
Acidity:
Temperature:
Time:
Oxygen:
Moisture:
What is the best way to protect food? (food defense)
You prevent other people from contaminating it by making it as difficult as possible for them to do so. Competitors, vendors, former staff, and guests may try to tamper with the food in your operation. Attacks might occur anywhere from the farm to the restaurant. They are usually focused on a specific food item, a manufacturing process, or a business.
what temperature should the final rinse temperature be in a dishing washing machine for heat sanitation?
180 degrees farenheit
When should you change gloves?
After any interruptions in work,
Touching your face, starting anything new, after using restrooms, when they are torn, when dirty, you should also wash hands before wearing gloves.