What is the temp to thaw food in the refrigerator?
41°F or lower
100
How often should you check the temperature for holding hot foods ?
At least every 4 hours
100
Who regulates the use of pesticides?
EPA (Environmental protection agency)
100
What is the temperature danger zone?
41°F-135°f
200
What is internal temp. for ready to eat food ?
135°F
200
What is the 4 acceptable methods for thawing food ?
1.refrigeration
2.submerging in water
3.in the microwave
4.part of cooking
200
How long should hot food be held, sold, discarded ?
4 hours
200
Who regulates the use of pesticides?
National Marine Fisheries Service
200
What helps keeps items cold but never used as an ingredient?
Ice
300
What is the internal temp. of injected meat ?
155°F for 15 second
300
What is slacking ?
The process of gradually thawing frozen food in preparation for deep-frying, allowing even heating during cooking.
300
How long can cold TCS food be held ?
6 hours
300
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Marine Fisheries Service
300
What containers should be used to hold TCS foods?
Insulated containers
400
What is the internal temp. of pasta?
165°F for 15 seconds
400
When curing food what might you have to submit ?
A HACCP plan
400
A sneeze guard should be ________ above the food counter and ______ beyond the food.
14 inches and 7 inches
400
Who should managers contact to find out which regulations apply to their operations?
Local health departments
400
How often should you check the temperature of food being held?
4 Hours
500
What is the internal temp of pork roast ?
145°F for 4 minutes.
500
When submerging to thaw under running water what should the temp of the water be ?
70°F
500
This is usually in one location for less than 14 days.
temporary units
500
Give 4 areas the FDA Food Code covers.
Personnel, Food handeling and preparation, Equipment and utensils, cleaning and sanitizing, utilities and services, construction and maintenance, foodservice units, compliance procedures
500
What temperature should automated ice tea and coffee machines be set at?