Food Defense & Security (F.I.R.S.T.)
In the F.I.R.S.T. food security acronym, what does the "F" stand for?
Follow company security procedures.
What common seed ingredient was added as the 9th major food allergen?
Sesame
What is the Temperature Danger Zone temperature range?
41°F to 135°F
What internal cooking temperature is required for poultry?
165°F for <1 (instantaneous)
What is the maximum total time allowed to cool TCS food from 135°F to 41°F ?
6 hours
In the F.I.R.S.T. acronym, what does the "I" stand for?
Inspect work areas and equipment.
Name the two seafood categories that make up two separate items on the Big 9 allergens list.
Fish and Shellfish
Within what temperature range do foodborne bacteria grow most rapidly?
70°F to 125°F
What internal cooking temperature is required for ground meats (beef, pork)?
155°F for 17 seconds
In the two-stage cooling process, food must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within how many hours?
Within 2 hours
In the F.I.R.S.T. acronym, what does the "R" stand for?
Recognize anything out of the ordinary.
Name two common legume allergens included in the Big 9 allergens list.
Peanuts and Soybeans (Soy).
What is the maximum cold holding temperature for TCS foods?
41°F or lower.
What internal cooking temperature is required for whole seafood and steaks?
145°F for 15 seconds
If food is not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours, what action must be taken?
Reheat it to 135°F for 15 seconds and restart cooling, or discard it.
In the F.I.R.S.T. acronym, what does the "S" stand for?
Secure ingredients, supplies, and food prep areas.
What two tree/grain-derived groups are part of the Big 9 allergens?
Tree Nuts and Wheat.
What is the minimum hot holding temperature for TCS foods?
135°F or higher
What internal cooking temperature is required for commercially processed, ready-to-eat hot food held for service?
135°F
To what temperature must TCS food be reheated for hot holding, and within how much time?
165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours
In the F.I.R.S.T. acronym, what does the "T" stand for?
Tell management immediately if anything suspicious occurs.
List all Big 9 allergens recognized by food safety standards.
Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, and Sesame.
What thermometer is best suited for measuring internal temperatures of thin foods like hamburger patties?
Thermocouple or thermistor with a penetration probe.
What internal cooking temperature must food cooked in a microwave reach?
165°F
Name two acceptable methods for cooling large amounts of hot food quickly.
Ice-water bath, ice paddle, blast chiller, or dividing into smaller/shallow pans.