Safety Rules
What precautions should you take when handling a sharp knife?
Make sure you never point it at someone or towards someone. Be sure to use the Bearclaw when cutting and keep your knife to your side pointed down to the ground when walking.
Who has a higher risk of foodborne illnesses
Children under 5, Adults older than 65, and people with weakened immune systems
How long should iodine sanitizer solution be in contact with a surface to be effective?
30 seconds
What type of thermocouple probe should be used to check internal temperature?
penetration probe
How can you prevent cross-contamination?
By making sure you are properly washing your hands and sanitizing
How can you safely handle hot pans to avoid burns?
What is oven mitts
What are common symptoms of foodborne illness?
Vomiting, diarrhea and bloody stool
How often should a surface be cleaned and sanitized if it is in constant use?
every 4 hours
How long can hot TCS foods be held without temperature control?
Up to 4 hours
What is an example of cross-contamination in the kitchen?
Double Jeopardy if you can name one of all three cross-contaminations
What are general safety measures for using kitchen equipment?
No horseplaying, Always yell hot pot when moving with a hot pot, always let someone know when you are coming behind or beside them, and always let others know when you are walking with a knife
How can you reduce the risk of foodborne Illness in your kitchen?
Proper hand washing, Sanitizing all food contact surfaces, and preventing cross-contamination.
What is the third step in cleaning and sanitizing a three-compartment sink?
Rinse
How long can foods be held without temperature control if removed immediately from refrigeration?
Up to 6 hours
Why is it important to use separate cutting boards for different foods?
To prevent cross-contamination
What should you do if a knife falls?
Step back and let it fall
What is the danger zone for food temperatures?
41 to 135
How can foodborne illnesses be prevented?
Proper handwashing, sanitizing food contact surfaces
What temperature must partially cooked food be heated to before service?
165
What should you do if raw meat comes into contact with ready to eat food?
Discard the ready-to-eat food.
Why is it important to keep kitchen floors clean?
To help with pest issues and to keep from slips and falls
How does cooking food properly prevent Foodborne Illlness?
By cooking the food to the proper internal temperture it kills what foodborne illness maybe hiding in the food.
What is the purpose if using a food therommeter?
Make sure that all food cold or hot is at the proper temperature to avoid foodborne illnesses
What is the minimum water temperature required when using hot water to sanitize objects?
171
What task requires food handlers to wash their hands before and after doing it?
handling raw meat, poultry, or seafood