Required Cooking Temps
What temperature should Poultry, all stuffed foods, stuffing containing fish, meat or poultry, be Cooked to and how long should they be at this temp?
165°F and for 15 seconds
Sally was using tongs to put meat on the grill and she used the same tongs to mix salad. What did Sally forget to do?
Wash materials after every use.
If a customer wants there meat to be at a lower temperature can you do it?
Yes, but you have to inform them of the potential risks.
Linda needs to make 20 box lunches to be picked up in 3 hours. She got out the bread, meat and cheese and left them on the prep table so that she could make the sandwiches in between her other tasks.
Was the food prepped correctly? Why or why not?
No, because meat and cheese cannot be out for longer then 2 hours or it is in the Danger Zone.
What temp should Ground meats, injected meat and eggs be cooked at and how long should they be cooked at that temp?
155° F and for 15 seconds
Jimmy took raw fish out of the freezer and thawed it at room temperature. What should he have done?
He should have took the fish and place it in the refrigerator and let it thaw out gradually.
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Pathogens
Brandon trimmed an uncooked roast on the red cutting board. Then he washed his hands and used a different knife to slice tomatoes on the green cutting board.
Was the food prepped correctly? Why or why not?
Yes, because he washed his hands and used a different cutting board and knife for each food.
What temp should Roasts be cooked and for how long long should they be cooked at this temp?
145° F and for 4 minutes
Sam was cutting raw meat on a cutting board and started cutting vegetables on the same board. What did Sam do wrong?
He should have washed the cutting board before cutting the vegetables on them.
Jessica read an article about sprouting beans. It inspired her to try it at her daycare. She used some of the freshly sprouted beans in one of her lunches.
Was the food prepped correctly? Why or why not?
No, because freshly sprouted beans have a higher risk giving foodborne illnesses.
What temp should Fruits, vegetables, grains and beans be cooked at?
135° F
What temperature should the refrigerator be kept at for leafy greens, fruits and vegetables?
41° or lower
Norris wanted to make his famous Eggs Benedict for the residents at the nursing home. He mixed egg yolks with butter and lemon juice and poured the uncooked sauce over the several plates of poached eggs.
Was the food prepped correctly? Why or why not?
No, because it has uncooked egg yolks in it and that can cause Salmonella.
How long can you have leftovers that were stored at 41° degrees or lower before you have to throw it out?
One week
TCS foods like pasta or chicken can only be used if...