FAT TOM
What type of food do bacteria prefer?
Carbohydrates & Protein
What are 2 two reasons to reject a shipment of food?
Torn, dented, or leaking packaging
Expired Foods
Poor Quality (Texture, Color, Smell)
Improper Temperature
Ice Crystals on Frozen food
What is the proper internal temperature for fish and seafood?
145 degrees Fahrenheit
What are two ways to cool foods quickly?
Ice Bath
Stirring
Smaller or Shallow containers
Ice wand
What type of acidity level do bacteria prefer?
4.6 and 7.5
How should dry goods be stored?
6" off the ground
FIFO
What is the proper internal temperature for Ground or Injected Beef?
155 degrees Fahrenheit
How long can you hold food in a warmer or chafing dish if it is reheated once?
4 hours
Do Pathogens need oxygen to survive?
No
What does FIFO stand for?
First In First Out
What is the proper internal temperature for a pork chop?
145 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the proper internal temperature for reheating leftovers?
165 degrees Fahrenheit
Some types of food offer a friendly environment for these disease-producing organisms. These foods are referred to as?
potentially hazardous foods or as TCS foods
What type of food should be stored on the lowest shelf of a refrigerator?
Poultry
What is the proper internal temperature for poultry?
165 degrees Fahrenheit
What are 2 methods for cooling foods.
One-stage cooling method
Two-stage cooling method
What does it mean if bacteria is labeled aerobic?
It requires oxygen for survival
What is the proper temperature setting for the refrigerator & freezer?
36°F and 40°F.
–10°F and 0°F.
The distribution of heat in a microwave oven is often uneven. To distribute heat more evenly, what must you do?
stir and rotate the food frequently
Cool food from 135 to 70 degrees within 2 hours and from 70 to 41 degrees within ____ hours
4