Kitchen Safety
What's the best way to dry dishes to avoid re-contamination?
Air-drying
If chips of fingernail polish are found in a soup, what type of contamination is this?
Physical
List 3 symptoms of an allergic reaction
Does moisture lead to more or less microorganisms?
More moisture = more microorganisms
You don't have to wash your wrists when washing your hands?
False, always wash your wrists
When should you clean and sanitize equipment?
After every use
Fungi is an example of what type of contamination?
Biological
Whose initial responsibility is it to address food allergies in a restaurant?
The consumer
Does bacteria grow best in foods with low or high acidity?
Low (slightly acidic foods including most fruits and vegetables)
Peanuts are the most common food allergen.
False, cow's milk is the most common, peanuts are second
Why shouldn't you let knives soak in the same sink as your pots and pans?
Chemicals should be stored ______________ to avoid contamination.
Away from food
Cross-contact is when the ______ of one food item mixes with the ______ of another food item. (Hint: It's the same word)
Protein
What is the temperature danger zone?
41-135ºF
If conditions are favorable, bacteria can double every 20 minutes.
True
Why shouldn't you use ice on a burn?
It can freeze skin tissue
List 3 groups of people most at risk for getting a foodborne illness.
Children, elderly, pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses, people with weakened immune systems
What is the definition of a food allergy?
The body's negative reaction to a food protein
What does FATTOM stand for?
Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, Moisture
Mold can grow at nearly any temperature
True
What 2 ingredients can you throw on a grease fire to put it out?
Salt and baking soda
What is the term for multiple people becoming sick after eating the same food?
Outbreak
List 5 of the Big Eight allergens.
Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soya
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry, including how long you should hold that temperature for?
165ºF for 15 seconds
Parasites are found in fruits, bread, and vegetables.
False, they are found in meats