Sanitation
To properly sanitize your hands you should wash them for approximately
20 seconds
You can't see, smell, or taste but its nickname is germ
bacteria
One of the best ways to thaw meat is to...
Thaw it in the fridge ahead of time
Name the 3 groups of people more likely to get sick from bacteria
elderly.pregnant, babies,
What are common symptoms of foodborne illness?
Vomiting and diarrhea
The 3 compartments in a sink..
wash, rinse and sanitize
Potentially hazardous foods should not sit out at room temperature longer than_____
2 hours
The range of temperatures where bacteria grows rapidly is known as the....
danger zone
After cutting chicken on a cutting board what 3 things have to washed before cutting veggies
hands, knife, cutting board
What do you do if you have a fever & cough?
Tell your manager about your symptoms and take sick leave until the symptoms go away for 24 hours
If you are reheating food cooked on a previous day it must cooked to this temperature to kill the bacteria
165 F
When in the kitchen how should you carry a knife?
Next to your side with the blade pointing down, letting others know you are walking with and holding a sharp object.
What are 2 things bacteria needs to survive
warmth/moisture
True/ False
A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife
False
What is the temperature range of the danger zone?
41-135
Ground beef needs to be cooked to 155 F. Why does it need to be cooked to this temperature?
To kill the bacteria that may be in it
What is cross contamination?
physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or place to another
Refrigerators and salad bars must be kept at _____ temperature or colder?
41 degrees
When cutting with a knife your fingers should be
What do you need to do before putting on gloves?
Wash your hands
What does FIFO stand for and what does it mean?
First In First Out. It means we rotate oldest food to the front so we use it first
Never put this in the sink with other dishes to be washed!
Knives
What is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness?
Improper handwashing, lack of temperature control, cross contamination
What happens if a cook touches raw sausage before touching cooked pancakes.
It can contaminate the pancakes and make someone sick