General Food Safety
What are the best methods to safely thaw foods
refrigerator, in a sink of cold water, microwave
What is correct internal temperature to cook foods to?
74°C for a minimum of 10 seconds
What are two things I expect people to yell in the cafeteria when walking around?
BEHIND! & HOT!
What does FIFO stand for?
The first in first out rule
How long does it take for bacteria to double?
20 minutes
What is correct temperature for hot holding?
60°C
How do you prevent slips and falls?
keep floor clean and clear, clean up spills, wear proper foot wear
The place where raw meets should be stored in the refrigerator.
What is the bottom?
4 ways we can keep foods safe from bacteria
What is clean, chill, cook, and cross-contamination prevention?
What are the proper cooling temperatures and times?
60°C to 20°C in 2 hrs; 20°C to 4°C within the next 4 hrs
How do you prevent burns?
•Wear oven mitts
•Open lids away from you
•Do not overheat oil
•Do not let handle stick out
What is the temperature which frozen foods need to be stored at?
-18°C or lower
What is the temperature range of the danger zone?
4°C to 60°C
This is used to ensure proteins are properly cooked
What is a probe thermometer?
How do you prevent cuts?
proper grip and curl your fingers, flat secured cutting board, use a sharp knife
What is the temperature which raw foods should be stored at?
4°C or slightly lower
Describe the proper procedure to wash your hands?
1.Prepare paper towel.
2.Wet hands.
3.Soap and lather.
4.Scrub hands for the length of ABC’s or happy birthday twice (2 minutes total); top, palm, between fingers, under nails.
5.Dry hands.
6.Turn off tap with paper towel.
What are 3 proper cooling methods?
Shallow container, ice bath, ice wand
What is the first thing you do before cleaning a piece of equipment such as a meat slicer or large mixer?
Unplug
What is the height which dry foods should be stored off the floor?
15 cm