Food Storage
True or False: it is ok to keep cooked food out all night on the counter top to allow it to cool?
False: food needs to be stored in the food as soon as possible after cooking.
True or false: when cutting foods always use a cutting board and cut away from yourself.
True.
Raw meat and poultry, raw eggs or shellfish are examples of what?
What is foods most likely to be contaminated.
Do this to help slow down the growth of micro-organisms.
What is chill?
Tool used to measure internal temperature of food.
What is food thermometer?
How soon after preparing food should you refrigerate it?
What is within 2 hours.
True or False: you can use the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables
True AND False: if the cutting board is thoroughly washed after each or you can use two different cutting boards.
Each year X out of X amount of people get sick from food contamination.
What is 1 out of 6
True or False: you need separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables.
True: this will prevent cross contamination
Amount of time to wash hands with soap and water before handling food?
What is 20 seconds?
Why is it not a good idea to defrost food at room temperature?
Bacteria grow and multiple at that temp
True or false: fruits, vegetables, and food packaging should all be washed before cooking begins.
True: everything should be washed and cleaned before cooking.
Pathogens, bacteria, parasites, and viruses.
What is most common causes of food-borne illnesses
Change this daily to prevent bacteria from growing.
What is a dish towel.
Why is it important to keep raw meat away from cooked meat?
What is to prevent cross contamination?
Why is it important to separate large amounts of leftovers?
To allow the core of the container to cool down quickly and minimize bacteria growth.
What are ways to defrost food.
Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever/chills.
What are common symptoms of a food borne illness
Sanitizing with chlorine bleach or vinegar happens in what kind of setting?
What is a restaurant setting.
Why is it important to thoroughly shrub rough surfaces especially cutting boards?
Bacteria grow in the cracks and cuts made on the surfaces.
What is the zone called between 4 degrees Celsius and 60 degrees Celsius?
What is the danger zone?
What are the 4 steps of food safety?
Clean, separate, cook, chill.
An infection or irritation of the gastrointestinal tract
What is a food borne illness
Bacteria from one food item transferred to another.
What is cross contamination?
True or false: You should pour water on a grease fire to put it out.
False: water will cause it to spread. Use a fire extinguisher, salt, or baking soda. Call 911 if needed.