Buying Food
What foods should you not buy?
any one of these
Cans that are damaged
Any food that is damaged or opened
Any type of meat if the best before date has passed
Moldy or discoloured food items
Any unpasteurized food
When travelling with food, where should you store it?
In a cooler, with ice packs.
Can you thaw raw food in the refrigerator?
Yes, but never on the counter.
What can you use to microwave food in?
glass, plates and bowls if they are microwavable and ceramic containers
How should you dry dishes?
Air dry
How should you clean kitchen surfaces
Clean surface with paper towel, and hot soapy water.
Rinse using a paper towel and clean hot water.
Sanitize the surface, leave the surface damp for 1-2min then whip it.
How often should you change dish water?
When the water becomes murky, and had a lot of chunks.
How long can your food be in the car on your way home?
no more than 30min.
How long can food sit out for
no more than 2 hours
How often should you wash my hands when preparing food?
ALWAYS, before during and after. Whenever you touch something raw, touch a pet, fix your hair.
How do you check if chicken is done cooking
You know your chicken is cooked when the thermometer reads 180°F (82°C) for a whole chicken, or 165°F (74°C) for chicken cuts.
In what order should you buy frozen food, canned food, produce, hot food, cleaning supplies.
Canned, produce, hot, frozen, cleaning supplies.
What should freezers and refrigerators temp be?
Freezer should be below -18C
Refrigerator should be below 4C
How long should you wait to cook your food after it is thawed?
Right away
What is the danger zone (In Celsius)
4C-60C