food contamination
what are the most common food allergies?
milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, peanuts
what temperature do chicken and stuffed meats need to be cooked to?
165 degrees
whats the minimun time to scrub your hands when you wash them?
10-15 seconds
what does a bimetallic stem thermometer do?
0-220 degrees, larger sensing area, good for thicker food
when do you need a haccp plan?
smoking food, sprouting seeds, processing animals, ROP, live shellfish
how often do you need to change your single use gloves?
every 4 hours
what temperature does rice need to be cooked to?
135 degrees
what is the proper attire for working in a kitchen?
clean apron, a way to hold hair back, close toed non slip shoes, short sleeves, no dangly jewelry
what do thermocouple and thermistors do?
good for thin food, air probe, immersion, good for liquids, 40-450 degrees
what do you need along with a haccp plan?
a variance from a health department
what are the 3 categories of food contaminants?
biological, physical, chemical
what temperature does ground beef/meat need to be cooked to?
155 degrees
what temperature does water need to be for proper hand washing?
170 degrees
what does an infrared thermometer do?
measures surface temp, not for food
what does haccp stand for?
hazard analysis critical control points
what does FAT TOM stand for?
food, acidity, time, temperature, oxygen, moisture
what temperature do fish, lamb, eggs, shellfish, and steak need to be cooked to?
145 degrees
what are the 5 things necessary at a hand washing station?
hot water, paper towels, trash can, soap, sign
what are the 2 methods of calibrating thermometers?
ice method and boiling method
what is a variance?
a waiver from the health department
how long do you have to cool something through the danger zone?
6 hours
what temperature does food cooked in a microwave need to be?
165 degrees
what jewelry is not acceptable to wear in the kitchen, face piercings, earrings, plain wedding ring, or a medical bracelet.
medical bracelet
what are general guidelines for thermometers?
never use a glass thermometer, accurate within 2 degrees
what constitutes the closure of an operation?
sewage backup, lack of refrigeration, infestation, no water or electricity, evidence of a FBI