Food Safety
Part I
Part I
To minimize the risk of biological contamination, hold hot foods at...
140°
Which food is most likely to contain E.coli:
a. fresh fish
b. white bread
c. ground beef
ground beef
Hands should be scrubbed with soap for how many seconds?
20
To reach something on a high shelf, one should stand on...
a step stool
A small grease fire can be extinguished by covering it with...
baking soda
A common cause of kitchen accidents is...
wet floors
Cross-contamination is defined as:
spreading of bacteria to another food
Which are potentially hazardous foods:
a. cookies and muffins
b. chopped raw vegetables
c. meat, fish, and poultry
meat, fish, and poultry
To prevent burns from escaping steam when uncovering a pan, one should lift the cover...
away from the cook
Which action prevents kitchen accidents:
a. keeping floors and countertops clean and dry
b. pulling on cords to disconnect appliance
c. storing large appliances and pans overhead
keeping floors and countertops clean and dry
A pan fire can be extinguished by...
covering the pan with the lid
The safest way to store knives is...
in a knife holder
Food must be stored separately from chemicals to...
prevent poisoning
The safest way to store raw meat in the refrigerator?
on the bottom shelf
When taste testing food, use a clean spoon after...
each taste
Food handlers should focus on clean, separate, cook, and chill to prevent
foodborne illnesses
The proper use of a fire blanket is:
as a protective shield
What is the key to knife safety?
keeping knives sharp
The best method for thawing frozen food is...
in the refrigerator
A food handler with an open wound must...
bandage the wound and wear a single use glove
The safest place to store heavy pots and pans is...
hanging on a rack (or in sturdy drawers / on lower, easily accessible shelves)
Food handlers should tie back back or use a...
hairnet
To prevent kitchen fires, never...
leave cooking unattended
Carry knives with the point facing the...
ground
Cold foods should be held at a maximum temperature of...
40°
What is the definition of sanitizing?
reducing the pathogens on a surface to safe levels
After handling raw meat the food preparer should...
wash hands with soap
Food handlers should remove jewelry to prevent...
jewelry falling into food
Avoid loose sleeves that can...
catch fire
When picking up pieces of broken glass, after putting on gloves and picking up the large pieces, the next step is to...
wipe up the small pieces with a wet paper towel