Personal hygien
Define personal hygiene
Refers to an individuals own hygiene
Define the term 'environmental hygiene'.
Refers to the cleanliness of the work environment.
What is an Act?
Is a law (legislation) passed by government.
Name three types of bacterial contaminants of food
campylobacter, E.coli, Listeria, salmonella
Give three signs of damaged and deteriorated food.
Bruising, wilting of vegetables, overripening of fruits, presence of black, blue, green or white mould, slimy feel on products such as ham, unpleasant smell, packaged foods beyond its use-by or best-before date.
Give two examples of personal hygiene in the hospitality industry.
showering daily, wearing deodorant, wearing a clean, ironed uniform, no jewellery, hair tied back
Explain what the 2/4 hour rule is
Food in the danger zone:
<2hrs = good to use or refrigerate
2-4hrs = must use, cannot go back in the fridge
>4hrs = dispose of. do not use
List 3 different sports that Miss Ardern has played competitively in her life
Netball, volleyball, tennis, touch football,
Name three toxins which contaminate food
Bacillus cereus, clostridium botlinum, clostridium perfringen, staphyloccos aureus
Provide an example of physical and chemical contamination of food products.
Physical - hair, broken nails, chips of nailpolish, remnants of packaging, insects.
Chemical - failing to wash fruit and vegetables, using sanitiser spray near uncovered food.
Describe effective handwashing
Define the term cross-contamination
Transfer of bacteria by contact between a contaminated and uncontaminated food or piece of equipment
Explain the role of the NSW Food Authority
Works with local councils and NSW Health to ensure effective food safety and food quality management. Its aim is to reduce the incidence of food poisoning.
Name two virus which contaminate food
Hepatitus A, rotavirus
Define microbiological contamination.
Occurs when food is contaminated by mould, yeasts, bacteria or viruses
outline the consequences of poor personal hygiene in the hospitality industry
potential contamination of food which could lead to food poisoning
Labrador x Beagle
What is the name of the Act which ensures that food for sale in NSW is safe and suitable for human consumption?
Food Act 2003 (NSW)(as amended)
What kind of chocolate/lolly/confectionary could Miss Ardern quickly devour a whole packet of?
Maltesers
Define food-borne illness and how is it caused?
Often referred to as food poisoning and is caused by consuming food that has been contaminated by pathogenic bacteria or viruses or from consuming naturally poisonous foods or by accidental poisoning from chemicals.
List two types of infectious diseases which may cause a hospitality employee from not coming into work.
gastroenteritis or influenza (a common cold may cause an employee to perform alternative duties)
Explain the temperature danger zone? i.e. what is the range of temperature and why knowledge of this is important.
5 - 60C. This temperature range is where bacteria are most likely to multiply in food.
What is Miss Ardern's favourite type of burrito/taco?
For each of the following toxins, name one typical food that it is likely to be found in.
Bacillus Cereus
Clostridium botulinum
Bacillus Cereus - improperly cooked and refrigerated rice and pasta, meat, stews, gravies
Clostridium botulinum - home canned or bottled foods with low acid or not processed using correct cooking times or pressure e.g. tinned tomatoes, tinned peaches
Outline three food safety issues that would need to be reported.
food hazards - food product out of date
poor hygiene work practices e.g. incorrect storage of foods.
personal health issues - influenza
food contamination - hair in meal, evidence of pest contamination