General Sanitation
Hands should be washed:
a. before working in the kitchen b. anytime in between toilet facilities c. after raw foods have been touched e. all of the above
e. all of the above
food that is refrigerated and reheated is heated to over what temperature?
a. 165F b. 50F c.150F d.225F
a.165F
Should disposable items (paper towels, napkins, plates, containers, etc.) be reused?
No! they should be discarded immediately and never reused!
Should you wash veggies and fruits before eating them?
Yes!
When should food be thrown away?
if the consumable quality is at question
When should gloves be worn and changed?
Worn by all staff and clients preparing food and discarded after each use.
Gloves are changed and discarded every time after touching raw food
Cold foods are served at what degree or lower?
a. 50F b.100F c. 25F d.40F
d. 40F or lower
What temperature should dishes be washed in with a disinfectant in the dishwasher?
165F
NO!
leftovers should not be stored for more than how many days:
2 days
What length should hair and nails be when preparing food?
hair is tied back or in a hair net. Finger nails are short and neat. Jewelry and fake nails should not be worn when preparing food
All food cooked in a microwave should be...
Covered!
(paper towel, microwave safe cover)
When should you wipe down counters?
a. once a week, b. 3 times a week, c. every morning d. after every use
d. after every use with a disinfectant solution
Should you store cooked food in a container that was just holding raw food?
NO!!!!
Who should not prepare food
anyone who is ill
anyone with a skin problem (infected cuts, sores, rashes)
Should food be defrosted overnight on the counter, in the freezer, in the sink, or in the refrigerator?
refrigerator!
How often should you replace your sponge and how do you store it?
should be replaced once a week and should be stored upright.
What should you wash cutting boards with?
Bleach after and between each use
Should you store non-food and food items together?
NO!
Should food be prepared on counters where dishes are cleaned?
NO!
Why should food be heated to proper temperature before serving?
to kill harmful bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, as bacteria rapidly grows within a specific temperature range known as the "danger zone," typically between 40°F and 140°F; by ensuring food reaches a safe internal temperature, you effectively eliminate the risk of food poisoning
ovens should be cleaned how frequently:
a. after every use, b. once a week, c. once a month
c. once a month
Should you use different cutting boards?
YES! you should have a cutting board for cooked food and one for raw
How many inches from floor should food be stored?
a.3 inches b.6 inches c. 10 inches d. 12 inches
6 inches