TCS
Give an example of a TCS food-
Dairy, meat, baked potatoes, soy products, eggs, sliced melons, sprouts, heat-treated vegetables, and untreated garlic-oil mixtures.
Can I work without a hairnet if I'm going to be done really quick?
No, always wear a hairnet when dealing with food. We don't want hair in a product.
If someone threw up the night before, should they come in to work in the bakery the next morning?
No. They need to tell their supervisor so the symptoms can be reported.
An example of this is when a cutting board is used for vegetables and raw meat?
Cross contamination
What are the 3 compartment sinks?
Wash, Rinse, Sanitize
Explain what the danger zone is -
It is the range of temperatures that food is unsafe to eat.
When would someone need to change their gloves?
They are torn or the person is doing a new task.
If someone is coughing and sneezing, what part of the kitchen could they work in?
They can wash dishes. Any place where they are far from the food.
Can I eat my lunch at a work station?
No, food remnants can cause contamination that the next worker is unaware of.
How often should a work station be cleaned?
Every 4 hours if in constant use.
The danger zone is:
a)41 - 135
b)35 - 141
c)32 - 135
a) 41 - 135
How do you wash your hands?
Wet your hands, make soapy, scrub your entire hand, rinse off and dry with a paper towel.
What are the symptoms of Norovirus?
Vomit and diarrhea.
Give an example of a physical contaminant -
A fake fingernail, hair, jewelry - anything physically in the food.
Keeping chemicals in the food pantry has a potential for what kind of contaminant?
Chemical. Cleaning supplies should be kept separate.
How do you properly thaw a frozen item?
Put it in the fridge, microwave (only if immediately cooking), submerged under running water (70 or lower), as part of the cooking process.
I washed my hands and put on gloves because I'm serving food at the pop-up. Suddenly a customer hands me money. What should I do?
Give the money to the cashier to make sure the right amount of money is given. Then throw my gloves away, wash my hands, and change my gloves.
What group of people is the most vulnerable to getting sick?
Young children, pregnant women, the elderly.
What should we say to a customer if they have a peanut allergy?
We make items with peanuts in them in the kitchen, but this item doesn't have any in it.
How many sanitizing tablets go in our sanitizing sink?
2 if half full, 4 if water is to the line. (2 per gallon)
What temperature should ground meat be cooked to?
145 for 15 seconds
What is the one kind of jewelry allowed in the kitchen?
A single band wedding ring.
There are 6 big food-borne illnesses, name 3 -
Salmonella, Salmonella Typhi (Typhoid), Shigella, E. coli (Escherichia coli), Norovirus, Hepatitis A
What are the Big 9 allergies? Name 5
Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Soy, Sesame, Wheat, Dairy, Peanuts, Tree nuts
What are the steps to cleaning a work station?
Clean off any crumbs, wash with soap, rinse with water, sanitize with spray, air dry