Safe Temperatures
What is the safest temperature to store cold food?
40 degrees or below
What is cross-contamination?
The transfer or bacteria from one surface to another.
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water
At least 20 seconds
What is the most common symptom of foodborne illness?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps
A food handler's hands can transfer pathogens from one food to another
True
What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking poultry?
165ºF
Should you wash raw chicken before cooking?
No, it spreads bacteria
What temperature should water be when washing dishes?
At least 110ºF for manual dishwashing (by hand)
What is the best way to prevent foodborne illness?
Proper handwashing, cooking food to the right temperature, and avoiding cross-contamination
A food handler observed a pan of raw chicken at 10:03 that had expired at 8:03. The food handler checked the temperature of the chicken, and it was recorded at 38 degrees. The food handler is able to continue use the chicken because it did not exceed the temperature danger zone.
False, any product with an expired label must be discarded.
At what temperature does bacteria grow the fastest?
Between 40ºF and 140ºF
why should you use separate cutting boards or space for raw meat and vegetables?
To prevent bacteria from spreading
How often should food contact surfaces be sanitized?
After each use or every 4 hours if in constant use
What bacteria is commonly found in raw or undercooked poultry?
Salmonella
All prepared, opened, and in-use products should have printed dated label
True
How long can food sit in the danger zone before becoming unsafe?
2 hours
What should you do with knife after cutting raw meat?
Wash it with hot soapy water, rinse, and sanitize.
What is the correct order for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces?
1)Scrape food debris, 2)Wash, 3)Rinse, 4)Sanitize, 5)Air dry
What is a foodborne illness? And its considered an outbreak when?
a disease transmitted to people by food. And its considered an outbreak when at least 2 or more people have the same symptoms after eating the same food
Ice buckets not in use should be stored right side up and while getting ice its ok to place them on the bare floor.
False
What temperature should hot food be kept at to remain safe?
135ºF or above
What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?
In the refrigerator, and for us the Thawing Cabinet
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
Cleaning removes dirt and debris, while sanitizing kills bacteria and reduces pathogens
What foodborne illness is often associated with deli meats, soft cheeses, and unpasteurized dairy?
Listeria
Its ok to pull hair back, touch your face, go from one task to the next, without washing your hands as long as you sanitize them.
False