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What does TCS stand for/
Time and Temperature Control for Food Safety
Describe a bimetallic stemmed thermometer.
Non-digital thermometer that penetrates food and has an indicator head and needle that tells temperature.
What type of calibration method uses hot water?
Boiling Point Method
What kind of thermocouple would you use to check the temperature of a pan on a hot stove?
Surface Probe or Infrared (laser) Thermometer
What is the Danger Zone?
41°F - 135°F
What is a thermistor?
A digital thermometer.
What type of calibration method uses cold water?
Ice Point Method
Herrera, a cafeteria manager, is receiving a delivery of whole chickens and turkeys. Which thermometer can she use to check the internal temperature of the food?
A bimetallic stemmed thermometer
What is the Dangerous Zone?
70°F and 125°F
What are the four types of thermocouples?
Air probe
Surface probe
Penetration probe
Immersion probe
What is the freezing point of water?
32o F
Herrera removes fish fillet from the freezer and leaves it on a counter to thaw. She does other tasks in the kitchen and forgets about the thawing fish for four hours. Why do Herrera's actions make the fish unsafe to eat?
She fails to hold the fish at the correct temperature to prevent pathogen growth.
What is Time and Temperature Abuse?
Occurs when food is kept for long in the temperature danger zone, which ranges from 41°F and 135°F.
What type of thermometer will check the temperature of a surface and prevents cross contamination?
Infrared (laser) Thermometer
What is the boiling point of water?
212o F
9) Herrera, a food handler, removes only a certain number of batches of meat from the freezer when prepping food. He then keeps a check on the meat using a thermometer and a timer. Why are Herrera's actions important?
To prevent pathogen growth.
List 5 examples of TCS foods in less than one minute.
shell eggs
cooked plant food
tofu and other soy products
sprouts and sprout seeds
unprocessed garlic-and-oil blends
cut melons, tomatoes, and leafy greens
dairy products, including milk
meat
poultry
shellfish, including crustaceans (like shrimp, lobster, crab)
baked potatoes
fish
What type of thermometer checks the temperature of things unsafe for us to check? (i.e. ovens, freezers, dishwashers, etc.)
Maximum Registering Thermometer
List the 4-5 steps of the Ice Point Method.
2) Place thermometer inside without touching the bottom or walls.
3) Hold thermometer in ice water for 30 seconds.
4) Adjust the thermometer to correct readings.
A food handler wants to use a thermometer to measure the air temperature inside of a cooler. To what temperature should the thermometer be accurate?
within ±3°F