Foodborne Illnesses
Time and Temperature
Personal Hygiene
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Cross-Contamination and Allergens
Storage Practices
100

This type of bacteria is commonly associated with undercooked chicken and raw eggs

What is Salmonella?

100

The range from 41°F to 135°F where bacteria grow rapidly

What is the danger zone?

100

You must wash your hands for this many seconds to properly remove germs

What is 20 seconds?

100

The third sink compartment in a 3-compartment sink is used for this purpose.

What is sanitizing?

100

This cutting board color is typically used for raw chicken. 

What is yellow?

100

Foods must be stored at least this many inches off the floor.

What is 6 inches?

200

This foodborne illness is often linked to deli meats and can cause severe complications for pregnant women.

What is Listeria?

200

The minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry, including chicken and turkey

What is 165°F?

200

Jewelry that food handlers are allowed to wear while working

What is a plain band ring?

200

Before washing, surfaces must be cleaned of visible debris in this step.

What is pre-scraping?

200

Foods containing one or more of these eight items must be labeled for safety.

What are allergens?

200

This storage method ensures older stock is used before newer stock.

What is FIFO (First In, First Out)?

300

This illness, often caused by contaminated water or food, is the most common cause of "stomach flu."

What is Norovirus?

300

Food must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within this time frame.

What is 2 hours?

300

This type of clothing item is required to keep hair out of food

What is a hair restraint?

300

This sanitizer concentration is measured in parts per million (ppm).

What is the chemical sanitizer solution?

300

Common allergen found in bread, pasta, and baked goods.

What is wheat?

300

The proper temperature range for refrigerators storing TCS foods.

What is 32°F to 41°F?

400

Caused by improperly canned foods, this illness can lead to paralysis or even death.

What is Botulism?

400

The holding temperature for hot foods to keep them safe

What is 135°F or above?

400

Food handlers must avoid these when they have symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or fever.

What is coming to work?

400

These two test methods ensure the sanitizer is effective

What are pH test strips or sanitizer test kits?

400

Using separate utensils for raw and cooked food prevents this.

What is cross-contamination?

400

Raw meat must always be stored below these foods to prevent contamination.

What are ready-to-eat foods?

500

Known as “hamburger disease,” this illness is associated with undercooked ground beef

What is E. coli?

500

This device ensures foods reach safe internal cooking temperatures

What is a food thermometer?

500

This is the main reason why bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food is not allowed.

What is to prevent contamination?

500

Cleaning tools must be stored in this type of area to avoid contamination.

What is a designated storage area?

500

When cleaning up after handling allergens, this type of cleaning solution is most effective.

What is hot, soapy water followed by sanitizer?

500

Dry storage areas must maintain this level of humidity.

What is 50-60%?