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Your friend may sell their homemade cookies at your restaurant, as long as they're wrapped in cellophane.
False
What is NOT an example of a physical hazard?
bleach
Foodborne illness is completely preventable if everyone in the supply chain follows proper protocols.
True
Hand sanitizer is a good replacement for washing your hands.
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Waiters/waitresses and counter staff are required to wear hairnets.
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What is the single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of foodborne illness?
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If you have been restricted from working due to vomiting or diarrhea, for how long must you be symptom-free before you can return to work?
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Which of these symptoms is it NOT necessary to report to your manager?
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Which of these establishments do NOT serve susceptible populations?
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Which of these is NOT a Ready to Eat Food?
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Why must Ready to Eat foods be handled carefully?
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To what internal temperature should raw chicken be cooked in order to kill potential bacteria?
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Which of the following are TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods?
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Food that has been cooked and kept hot until a customer orders it (hot holding) must be kept above what temperature?
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Which of these is NOT a common food allergen?
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Which of the following items should NOT be washed to help prevent cross-contamination while preparing food?
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When does food most commonly become cross-contaminated?
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You must use both heat and chemicals to properly sanitize kitchen equipment.
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After sanitizing dishes in a 3 compartment sink, you should
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Cleaning and sanitizing refer to two different actions.
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Which of these is NOT an acceptable method of thawing frozen food?
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What is the Danger Zone?
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Food that was prepared and then refrigerated at your restaurant must be used or discarded after how many days?
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TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food must be discarded after sitting at room temperature for how long?
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Study Notes
Food Handling Guidelines
- Homemade cookies must be wrapped in cellophane to sell at a restaurant.
- Bleach is not an example of a physical hazard in food safety.
- Foodborne illnesses are preventable with adherence to proper protocols across the supply chain.
- Hand sanitizer is not a substitute for thorough hand washing.
- Waitstaff and counter personnel are not required to wear hairnets.
Hygiene Practices
- Washing hands is the most crucial step in preventing foodborne illness spread.
- Workers must be symptom-free for 24 hours after vomiting or diarrhea before returning to work.
- Seasonal allergies do not need to be reported to management.
Food Safety and Types
- Movie theaters do not serve populations at high risk for foodborne illnesses.
- Flour is not a Ready to Eat food; it requires cooking.
- Ready to Eat foods should be handled carefully as they are not cooked before serving.
Cooking Temperatures
- Raw chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to eliminate bacteria.
- TCS foods include milk, eggs, and cut melon, which require time/temperature control for safety.
- Food must be kept above 135°F during hot holding until served.
Allergen Awareness
- Citrus foods are not commonly recognized as allergens.
- Raw poultry should not be washed to prevent cross-contamination.
- Cross-contamination primarily occurs during food preparation activities.
Sanitization Practices
- Use only one method, either heat or chemicals, to sanitize kitchen equipment, is incorrect.
- After sanitizing dishes in a 3-compartment sink, it is important to let them air dry.
- Cleaning and sanitizing are two distinct processes.
Thawing and Temperature Safety
- Leaving frozen food out at room temperature is not an acceptable thawing method.
- The Danger Zone refers to temperatures between 41°F and 135°F, where foodborne pathogens can thrive.
- Prepared food that has been refrigerated must be used or discarded within 7 days.
- TCS food requires disposal if left at room temperature for over 4 hours.
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