Temperatures
What is the RTE (ready-to-eat) minimum temperature?
135 degrees
What does the FDA do?
Issues the food code, inspects food that crosses state lines, and scientific research.
First, food must go from what temp to what temp in how many hours?
135 to 70 in 2 hours
How should you sanitize with hot water?
Use a 3 compartment sink
Detergent and hot water
Clean water
Water and sanitizer
how water at 171 degrees
What are examples of physical contamination?
Jewelry
Plastic wrap
Band aids
Hair
False lashes
Nail polish
What is the minimum internal temperature of Seafood?
145 degrees
What does the USDA do?
Makes sure poultry, meat, and eggs are safely packaged and labeled, inspects food shipped to suppliers, and inspects food processing plants.
Then, food must go from what temp to what temp in how many hours?
70 to 41 in 4 hours.
What is the complete hand washing process?
Should take 20 seconds
Water at 85 degrees
Apply soap
Scrub for 10-15 seconds
Rinse
Use a single sue towel and turn off water
How many inches should floor equipment be off the ground?
6 inches with wheels
What is the minimum internal temperature for whole meat?
145 degrees
What does the CDC do?
Handles cases of diseases and outbreaks.
What are some methods for cooling food?
Smaller portions
Shallow containers
Ice paddles
What is the hand washing station requirements?
Hot and cold water
Soap
Single use paper towel
Garbage can
Signage
What should you not do when storing food?
Store flour on the floor
Put detergent by food items
Store sugar in unlabeled containers
Discard cans with rust
What is the minimum internal temperature for ground meat?
155 degrees
According to the CDC, the 5 most common risk factors for food borne illness are...?
1. Purchasing food from unsafe sources
2. Failing to cook food correctly
3. Holding food at incorrect temperatures
4. Using contaminant equipment
5. Poor personal hygiene
How long is the total cooling process?
6 hours
When should you wash your hands?
Before cooking
After restroom
Taking out the trash
Handling money
Blowing nose
Sneezing
Switching foods
What are approved ways to thaw meat?
Running water over it at 70 degrees
In the fridge
Frozen to pan
What is the minimum internal temperature for poultry (chicken)?
165 degrees
What is the best way to prevent a virus or food borne illness.
Hand washing
What are some approved ways to thaw meat?
Running water not above 70 degrees
In the fridge
What is not allowed while in the kitchen?
Smoking
Drinking
Eating from open containers
Chewing gum
What is the health inspectors #1 job?
To protect the public. Make sure you recognize your inspector.