What two federal agencies paly a key role in food safety management
USDA and FDA
What degree do you cook hot held eggs and ground meats/fish to?
155 degrees F
What temperature do reheated foods need to be heated to?
165 degrees F
What is cross-contamination?
the transfer of harmful bacteria from one person or object from one place to another.
What personal hygiene practices must be followed?
hands/hair
bathing
clothing
smoking/drinking/eating
illness
at least 6 inches
What temperature do you heat whole muscle meats/fish and raw eggs that are broken and immediately cooked to order?
145 degrees F
at or below 41 degrees F
wash hands throughout the day
clean and sanitize utensils
never store raw products above cooked or prepared products
What are 5 things to remember about hand hygiene?
wear disposable gloves
bandage cuts/injuries
keep fingernails short
clean fingernails with fingernail brush
Why should food service have proper waste control?
trash is a breeding ground for bacteria and attracts insects and rodents
Where do you place an instant red thermometer to get the most accurate temperature reading?
center or thickest part of food
How many times can you reheat food?
one time
What is the difference between clean and sanitary?
when you sanitize you clean what is unseen...bacteria/pathogens...etc
What are the 3 things to remember about hair in the food industry?
don't touch hair
keep hair out of food
beards should be well-trimmed
What is the responsibility of a health inspector?
How many degrees do you cook poultry, stuffings and leftovers to?
165 degrees F
Make sure food is _________ temperature before placing in the refrigerator.
room
What are the two ways to sanitize?
heat and chemical
When is one time you should not come to work? (in relation to personal hygiene)
when you have a contagious illness
after each use
after 4 hours of continuous use
under cold running water
in the refrigerator
cook from a frozen state
Freezer temperatures need to be below what degree to stop pathogen growth?
0 degrees F
When do you clean and sanitize?
when a task is complete
after 4 hours of continuous work
after an item has contaminated the worktable
If you drink, smoke, or eat on your break at work, what should you do before returning to work?