TEMPERATURE TIME
What is the safe cold holding temperature for refrigerated foods?
40°F or 4°C
Should raw chicken be stored above or below ready-to-eat foods?
Below
What’s the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
Cleaning removes dirt; sanitizing kills germs
What should employees do before handling unpackaged food?
wash their hands
True or False: You can thaw frozen food on the counter.
False
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?
160°F or 71°C
True or False: You can use the same gloves for raw meat and produce.
False
How often should food contact surfaces be sanitized during constant use?
every 4 hours
Where do we store chemicals in a our store?
Away from food in the Subway Room
Name 2 times you must wash your hands.
Start of shift, after your break.
How long can hot food be held in the danger zone before it must be discarded?
4 hours
What’s one common way cross-contamination occurs at the deli counter?
Using the same slicer without cleaning between products
Name a chemical, commonly used to sanitize food contact surfaces
Quats, Final step
What is FIFO, and why is it important?
First In, First Out – prevents spoilage and waste.
True or False: Sanitizer must air dry to be effective.
True
What’s the “Danger Zone” temperature range where bacteria grow rapidly?
40°F-140°F OR 4°C-60°C
Name two ways to prevent cross-contamination during food prep.
Using separate equipment and washing hands between tasks
What is the contact time for the sanitizer?
atleast 60 sec
If a cooler breaks, what should you do first?
Notify Store Leadership
How many Allergens are there in Canada?
11 (eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, crustaceans & molluscs, fish, sesame seeds, soy, sulphites, tree nuts, and wheat & triticale)
At what minimum temperature should hot food be held to keep it safe?
60°C or 140°F
What is Cross-contamination?
Transfer of harmful bacteria, allergens, and other contaminants from one object, person, or food to another.
What should you do before sanitizing a surface?
clean it with soap and water
What are the steps of the handwashing procedure?
Wet with Warm water, lather, scrub 20 sec (sing Happy birthday song), rinse, and dry with a paper towel or air dryer.
What is TCS?
Time/Temperature Control for safety