Temperatures 1
What Internal Temperature Should Seafood Be Cooked To?
145˚F (63˚C) for 15 seconds
What temperature do you need poultry to be?
165
Where should you put the thermometer on the meat?
On the thickest part and not all the way through.
When should you check the temperature of the food item?
towards the end of cooking
What are some examples of poultry?
Chicken, Duck, Turkey
What Internal Temperature Should Poultry Be Cooked To?
165˚F (74˚C) for <1 second (Instantaneous)
Poultry includes what animal meat?
Chicken, Turkey, Duck
What should you do after prepping food items?
Quickly put prepped food into coolers.
What is NOT a safe way to thaw food?
on the counter
What is an acceptable way to thaw food using water?
under cold running water
What Internal Temperature Should Ground Meat Be Cooked To?
155˚F (68˚C) for 17 seconds
What temperature should pork be before serving?
145
What tempurature should you cook Duck?
165 Degrees
Do you prep large batches TCS food?
NO
What is the definition of TCS FOODS?
Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety
What Internal Temperature Should Egg Be Cooked To?
(these eggs will be hot held)
155˚F (68˚C) for 17 seconds
What temperature should a med well steak be?
150
What Internal Temperature Should Food From Plants Be Cooked To?
Fruit, vegetables, grains (including rice and pasta), and beans will be hot-held for service.
135˚F (57˚C)
Why do you cook TCS foods?
Cooking reduces pathogens in
food to safe levels.
What is an example of ROP?
Vacuum Sealing
What Internal Temperature Should Meat Be Cooked To? Pork, beef, veal, and lamb
Steaks or chops 145˚F (63˚C) for 15 seconds
Roasts 145˚F (63˚C) for 4 minutes
What temperature should a rare steak be?
125
What is the DANGER ZONE?
40 - 140
What are the four ways that are acceptable to thaw food?
Cooking
Fridge
Microwave
In cold water
What does ROP stand for?
Reduced
Oxygen
Packaging