Food laws and regulations
What does the Food, Drug, Cosmetic Act cover?
Covers all interstate (domestic and imported) food EXCEPT meat, fish, poultry, and eggs
Define food-borne illness
A food borne pathogen is a microorganism, virus, or other substance that causes disease
Should the color of ceilings be lighter or darker than the walls?
Lighter
Metal gauge measures what?
weight of material per square foot; the lower the gauge the stronger the metal
CDC investigates and reports what?
Cases of food-borne illness
Fire releases what?
Carbon monoxide (CO)
True or false. Floors should be durable, resilient, and non-slip
True
Let them air-dry
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) inspects and certifies ...
Fishing vessels, seafood processing plants, and retail facilities for federal sanitation standards
What extinguisher is used for commercial kitchens that use appliances and oils operating at much higher temps than previous oils and appliances?
Class K
Minimum space between floor and bottom of heavy duty equipment?
6"
What type of oven is versatile?
Tilting skillet
Where to check for recall notifications?
FDA and USDA
List one common chemical used to sanitize
Chloride solution
Iodine
Quaternary ammonia
Name one type of tile recommended for kitchen and heavy traffic areas
Red clay tiles or quarry tiles
What does BTU stand for?
British thermal unit: The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit
Public health service is concerned with ...
Concerned with infectious and contagious diseases transmitted through shellfish, milk, vending machines and restaurants
What is bioterrorism?
The intentional use of biological agents or germs to cause illness
Aisle space for more than 1 person
48-52"
Add a drying agent