Temperatures
what is the minimum internal temperature hot food must be held at to prevent pathogens from growing?
135ºF
Wild Game
How long should the entire hand washing process take?
At least 20 seconds.
what is the first step in developing a HACCP plan?
conduct a hazard analysis
single use gloves are not required when...
washing produce
what temperature must cooked vegetables reach to be safely hot held for service?
135ºF
What symptom can indicate a customer is having an allergic reaction?
Wheezing or shortness of breath
when should a food handler change gloves?
as soon as they become dirty or torn
why are people who take certain medications at risk for foodborne illness?
their immune systems are compromised
which organization includes inspecting food as one of its primary responsibilities?
U.S. Department of Agriculture
what temperature must STUFFED lobster be cooked to?
165ºF
what should be done with food that has been handled by a food handler who has been removed from the operation due to illness?
throw it out
When should hand antiseptics be used?
After washing hands
What is the minimum internal temperature for a chicken breast?
165 degrees for 15 seconds
What bacteria is linked with ground beef and contaminated produce and is found in the intestines of cattle?
E. Coli
what is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a veal chop?
145ºF
Under which circumstance can an employee still come to work, but must be restricted from food prep areas?
(vomitting, diarrhea, sore throat/fever, or Hepatitis A)
Sore throat/fever
What should a food handler do after prepping food and before using the restroom?
Take off apron
Ready to eat TCS Food can be stored for how many days if it is held at 41 degrees F or lower?
7 days
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a pork chop?
145 degrees for 15 seconds.
what temperature should water be for manual dishwashing?
at least 110ºF
Name the two viruses mentioned in the book that the FDA has identified as highly contagious and can cause severe illness.
Hepatitis A & Norovirus
If a food handler has been diagnosed with Shigella spp., what should the manager tell this food handler to do?
Stay home until a doctor approves them to return to work.
What is the maximum distance that sneeze guards can be located from the self-service counter to protect food from contamination?
14 inches
What is the 7th (and final) principle of HACCP?
Establish procedures for record keeping and documentation