Food Safety Basics
TCS foods must be held at a temperature of at least…
135
What jewelry item can be worn while working?
A plain metal ring
Surfaces that touch food are called?
Food Contact Surfaces
Chopping lettuce on the same board used for slicing raw beef is an example of…
Cross Contamination
What should be done with dishware before washing it in a dishwasher?
scrap or rinse.
Pathogens grow well between which temperatures?
41°- 135°
When should hand antiseptics be used?
When gloves aren't available
What item must be applied over a bandage on a food handler’s finger?
Single Use Glove
A food handler, in a hurry to refill the customer’s drink, cannot find the ice scoop. To prevent contamination, what should the food handler do?
Find the ice scoop, and use it to scoop the ice.
A cutting board is scratched and chipped. What should the food handler do?
set aside and tell a manager
A foodborne illness is a disease that...
Food handlers may wear nail polish if...
Allowed by local regulatory authority + gloves are worn
When must food contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized?
Before beginning your shift.
Removing an apron before using the restroom is an example of…
practicing good person hygiene
Which steps are in the correct order for cleaning and sanitizing?
Scrape, Wash, Rinse, Sanitize, Air Dry
What food items need time and temperature control for safety?
Cut Tomatoes
When starting a new task, what is the correct way to use gloves?
Wash hands before putting them on
Which is the correct order of handwashing?
Wet hands and arms. Apply Soap. Scrub. Rinse. Dry
Cross-contamination could be caused by carrying drinking glasses by…
By the Rim
What is the proper method for transporting food for off-site?
deliver food in insulated food grade container
What illness must be reported to the manager?
Jaundice
What activity is an example of poor personal hygiene?
Washing dishes W/O hair covering
Food handlers who scrub their arms and hands with soap for how many seconds have washed their hands correctly?
13 seconds
How can an operation prevent cross-contamination in self-service areas?
Customers only use plate once.
The water in the wash sink of a three-compartment sink must be at least what temperature?
110° F