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What is the only acceptable jewelry you can wear on your hands when prepping food?
One ring which can only be a plain band.
What must a food handler do if they're wearing a bandage on their hand?
Cover the bandage with a glove so that the bandage is secure.
What are two ways to sanitize food contact surfaces?
Chemical sanitation, heat sanitation.
If you soak dishes in hot water to sanitize them, what temperature must the water be at and how long must the dishes be in the water?
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What are the three types of chemicals used for dish sanitizing and what is required ppm?
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What are common signs of having a foodborne illness?
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What is a foodborne illness outbreak?
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Define foodborne illness.
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How does trichinella occur?
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Where does listeria grow best?
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How can you prevent staphylococcus aureus?
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What is the maximum amount of time you can wear single-use gloves before you must discard them?
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What is the best way to prevent the spread of illness?
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What type of thermometer is not allowed around food in the food service industry?
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What are common thermometers used in the food service industry?
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Why is cross-connection dangerous?
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What is backflow?
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What is a vacuum breaker?
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What are the three basic rules for an IPM program?
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What does botulism do?
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What kind of food is salmonella found in?
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What is pasteurization?
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Who writes the food code?
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What are the 7 HACCP principles?
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When using a ware washer, the final sanitizing rinse must reach what temperature?
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What are the two key factors to consider when hot holding food?
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When hot or cold holding food without temperature control, what key information must be on the label?
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List ways food can be safely cooled.
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What are three key factors to consider when holding cold food?
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What does MSDS stand for?
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What does IPM stand for?
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What requirements are there for sneeze guards?
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What are the five key things that must be done with dirty dishes in the three-compartment sink?
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What does PHF stand for?
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Are you allowed to reserve packaged condiments if a customer doesn't want to use them, for example, mustard packets?
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What is vacuum sealing?
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What is a sneeze guard?
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Study Notes
Jewelry in Food Prep
- Only acceptable jewelry is a plain band ring.
Bandages and Food Safety
- If a food handler has a bandage, it must be covered with a glove securely.
Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces
- Two methods for sanitizing surfaces include chemical sanitation and heat sanitation.
Sanitizing Dishes in Hot Water
- Water must be at 171°F and dishes should be soaked for 30 seconds.
Chemical Sanitizers and PPM
- Iodine: 12.5 ppm
- Chlorine: 50 ppm
- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (quats): 200 ppm
Foodborne Illness Indicators
- Common signs include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and fever.
Definition of a Foodborne Illness Outbreak
- Occurs when two or more people become ill after consuming the same food.
Foodborne Illness Definition
- A disease transmitted to people through contaminated food.
Trichinella Infection
- Occurs from consuming raw or undercooked infected pork.
Listeria Growth Conditions
- Thrives in cool, moist environments.
Prevention of Staphylococcus Aureus
- Ensured by good personal hygiene and proper food handling practices.
Single-use Gloves Policy
- Maximum time allowed to wear single-use gloves is 4 hours.
Handwashing as Illness Prevention
- Frequent handwashing is key to preventing the spread of illness.
Thermometers Not Allowed in Food Service
- Mercury thermometers are prohibited.
Common Thermometers in Food Service
- Bimetallic, infrared, and thermocouples are commonly used.
Cross Connection Hazards
- Dangerous due to the potential for backflow of contaminants.
Backflow Definition
- Reverse flow of contaminants entering a drinkable water supply.
Vacuum Breaker Function
- Prevents backflow from occurring.
Rules for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Deny pests access to food, water, and hiding places; collaborate with licensed pest control.
Botulism Characteristics
- Grows in environments without oxygen.
Foods Associated with Salmonella
- Commonly found in poultry, eggs, dairy, and produce.
Pasteurization Process
- Involves sterilizing food at a temperature that kills harmful microorganisms while maintaining food quality.
Authority Behind Food Code
- Written by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
HACCP Principles
- Conduct a hazard analysis
- Determine critical control points
- Establish critical limits
- Establish monitoring procedures
- Identify corrective actions
- Verify systems work
- Maintain record-keeping and documentation
Final Sanitizing Rinse Temperature for Dishwasher
- Must reach a minimum temperature of 180°F.
Hot Holding Food Conditions
- Must be at or above 135°F when removed from heat.
- Discard after 4 hours if temperature reaches 70°F.
Information Required on Labels for Food Without Temperature Control
- Time removed from temperature source and time it must be discarded.
Cooling Food Safely
- Methods include ice water bath, ice paddles, blast or tumble chiller, or dividing food into smaller portions.
Cold Holding Food Criteria
- Must be at or below 41°F.
- Discard after 6 hours if it reaches 70°F.
Meaning of MSDS
- Material Safety Data Sheet.
Meaning of IPM
- Integrated Pest Management.
Sneeze Guard Requirements
- Must be at least 14 inches high and start 7 inches above the counter.
Three Compartment Sink Process
- Steps: scrape, wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry dirty dishes.
PHF Definition
- Potentially Hazardous Foods.
Reserved Condiments Policy
- Allowed to reserve packaged condiments, but policies may vary by establishment.
Vacuum Sealing Technique
- Method of packaging food by removing air, limiting bacteria growth, and extending shelf life.
Definition of a Sneeze Guard
- Shield placed above self-serve food areas to protect against contaminants.
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