California Food Handler Card Training

Study Notes

Biological Hazards

Biological hazards include pathogens such as viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus.
More than 75 million people get sick annually from improper food handling.

Health and Immune Systems

It is false that visible signs can indicate a person with a weak immune system.

Bacterial Growth

Bacteria can double in number every 20 minutes, increasing food safety risks.

Chemical Hazards

Chemical hazards involve food service chemicals used incorrectly, including cleaners, sanitizers, and toxic metals.

Physical Hazards

Physical hazards consist of foreign objects in food, such as hair, dirt, bandages, and broken glass.

Categories of Hazards

Potential hazards to food safety fall into three categories: Biological, Chemical, and Physical.

Understanding Potential Hazards

Hazards can be classified as pathogens, chemicals, or foreign objects.

Glove Use Requirement

There is no state requirement to wear gloves for food preparation, but proper handwashing is essential.

Working While Sick

If an employee is sick, they must be sent home if exhibiting symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or jaundice.

FIFO Method

FIFO (First In, First Out) indicates that food items that arrive first should be used first to maintain freshness.

Identifying Dry Goods

Fresh or frozen ground beef is not considered a dry good; examples of dry goods include cereal, dry pasta, and soup crackers.

Storing Hot Food

Hot food must cool down to proper temperatures before being stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Essential Equipment

A bi-metallic stemmed thermometer is crucial for every food establishment to ensure food is cooked safely.

Thermometer Calibration

Thermometers should be calibrated when measuring temperatures at both high and low extremes.

Measuring Food Temperature

There are specific methods for accurately measuring temperature in both packaged and unpackaged food.

Serving Food Correctly

Improper serving methods include holding plates from the sides, using thumbs on the surface, and eating while serving; however, holding plates from the bottom is acceptable.

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This quiz focuses on important concepts related to food safety as outlined in the Premier Food Safety California Food Handler Card Training. You will learn about biological hazards, the impact of improper food handling, and the misconceptions surrounding immunity. Test your knowledge to ensure safe food practices.

California Food Handler Card Training

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Questions and Answers

What are biological hazards?

How many people get sick a year from improper food handling?

You can see when people have a bad immune system.

How often does bacteria double?

What are chemical hazards?

What are physical hazards?

What are the three categories of potential hazards to food safety?

Are gloves required for food preparation by state law?

If I am sick, can I still work?

What does FIFO stand for?

Which of the following is not an example of dry goods?

Can hot food be placed directly into the refrigerator or freezer?

What is one piece of equipment every food establishment needs to ensure that food is cooked safely?

When should thermometers be calibrated?

There are specific methods to measuring temperature readings of packaged and unpackaged food.

Which of the following is an improper method of serving food?