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When storing raw poultry in the cooler, it should be stored:
Meat and poultry must be all of the following except:
Ciguatoxin can be prevented by:
Shellfish identification tags should be kept on file for a minimum of:
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The bacteria Listeria is unusual because it can:
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In order to maintain safety with chemicals in the facility, all of the following should be considered except:
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Which food is not a PHF?
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An example of a Critical Control Point is:
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Ground beef is required to be cooked to a minimum temperature of:
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A virus typically spread through the fecal-oral route is:
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Items may be polished with a clean dry cloth:
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In regards to FATTOM, the critical control points for a retail food service establishment are:
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In order to ensure food safety, deliveries should be scheduled:
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Mop water may be disposed of in:
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PHF must be labeled with the Consume By Date, which is ____ days, including date of prep.
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The freezer should be set at a minimum of:
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A Food Manager is using time only as a measure for food safety. When using this method, PHF must be discarded after a maximum of ____ hours.
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All of the following are approved methods of thawing EXCEPT:
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Trichinosis can be prevented by all of the following except:
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When cooking food in a microwave, the food must be cooked to a minimum of:
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According to the 2009 FDA Food Code, the Danger Zone is:
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The Food Manager trains their staff to monitor the buffet for food safety. Which of the following is a violation the staff should be looking for?
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Which of the following is a violation when cooking food?
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Checking the walk-in cooler, the Food Manager sees food stored the following ways. Which one do they correct immediately?
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An employee must be excluded from work if they have or have been exposed to:
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When training staff in proper handwashing, all of the following should be included except:
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The light intensity over a prep table in the kitchen must be a minimum of:
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The prep cook is checking the temperature of the rotisserie chickens as they cook. The best thermometer to use would be:
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If an employee arrives at work with a sore throat and fever, they should be allowed to:
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The Food Manager notices that a food employee they assigned to prepare the salad has a small cut on their hand. The Food Manager should:
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Corrective action needs to be taken immediately if a Food Manager sees a food employee:
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When cooling foods, all of the following are acceptable practices except:
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The chef is preparing for the lunch buffet. He arrives at work, washes his hands, checks the cooler temperature and finds it is at 40°F, places the leftover macaroni and cheese in the steam table to reheat, and then answers the phone. What mistake was made?
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If an employee has gloves on and they need to wash their hands, they should:
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What is the best way to reduce cross contamination?
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Bacteria prefer foods that are high in:
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An example of a physical hazard is:
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The Person In Charge (PIC) is responsible for all of the following except?
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In order to continue working, what should a Food Employee with a minor cut on their hand do?
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If a Food Employee has an infected open wound, the Food Manager must?
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All of the following are used to handle ready-to-eat foods except?
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It is most important for an employee to use proper handwashing techniques after they?
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An inspection can occur only?
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An employee must wash their hands in all of the following situations except?
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Where should a Food Employee take a break to smoke?
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In the food prep area, the only jewelry allowed on an employee's hands or arms is?
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The chef is allowed to taste test a food only if they?
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All of the following are a hazard to food except?
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An example of a chemical hazard would not include?
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A parasite found in raw or lightly cooked seafood is?
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When removing a can from dry storage, you notice the can is swollen. You discard the can immediately due to the risk of?
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The following would be an example of a highly susceptible population?
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The most common place to find Staphylococcus Aureus is?
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A major food allergen could include all of the following except?
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Ways to prevent a physical hazard include all of the following except?
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Hepatitis A can be found in all of the following except?
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All of the following are an example of a physical hazard except?
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Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF) must be reheated to a temperature of?
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Food that is being reheated to hot hold must reach a temperature of?
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What temperature is required when cooking chili containing tomatoes, kidney beans, ground chicken and spices?
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When cooling food the food must cool from?
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A PHF is a food that?
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The safest method for thawing a roast is?
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Foods may not be stored in all of the following except?
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Dry storage should be kept at a temperature of?
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According to the 2005 FDA Food Code, when hot holding food, it must be held at a minimum temperature of?
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Food should be raised a minimum of ____ inches off the floor.
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Materials used for food contact surfaces should be all of the following except?
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Wood may be used for a cutting block or baker's table only if?
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Thermometers that measure temperatures in Fahrenheit only must be accurate to?
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When checking the temperature of a turkey as it cooks, it is important to make sure an employee checks the?
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The five steps to a manual ware washing sink in order are?
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When the hostess is seating customers at a table with preset tableware, it is most important that the hostess?
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Acidic foods cannot be placed in or on?
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When sanitizing with chlorine, the chlorine should be checked and be at a temperature of?
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A Clean In Place (CIP) item must?
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When using the slush method to calibrate a thermometer, the thermometer should be placed into?
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A dumpster should have all of the following except?
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When eliminating pests, all of the following are acceptable except?
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A cross connection occurs when?
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An air gap is required above the rim of a sink and a faucet equal to?
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Equipment mounted to the counter must be raised a minimum of?
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An employee is required to have a medication at work. What must the Food Manager do to comply with the Food Code and the employee's needs?
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A recall was announced for a specific food. The Food Manager gathers up all that they have and keeps this food for return to the vendor in?
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All of the following animals are allowed in a retail food establishment except?
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A ventilation unit is located in the kitchen to prevent?
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A pest infestation is found in a facility. After resolving the problem, the Food Manager establishes procedures for all of the following except?
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There are ____ principles in a HACCP Plan.
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An example of a Critical Control Point (CCP) is?
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The Food Manager uses a calibrated thermometer to check the temperature of fish when it is finished cooking. This is an example of which principle in a HACCP Plan?
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The value that must be met to ensure the food's safety is which principle in a HACCP plan?
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The Food Manager checks the ham as it cools in the cooler. After an hour he notices the ham has only cooled a few degrees. He cuts the ham into smaller portions and places them back into the cooler to cool quicker. This is an example of which HACCP principle?
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After checking the cooler to make sure it is the correct temperature, the Food Manager will mark a chart with the date, temperature and their initials. The Food Manager is completing which step in a HACCP plan?
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A HACCP plan will assist in all of the following except?
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During a Hazard Analysis, the Food Manager should be looking for all of the following types of hazards except?
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Verification of a HACCP plan means to?
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What is the first principle in a HACCP plan?
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When transporting tuna salad to an event, the tuna salad must be transported at a temperature of?
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A pH level below 4.6 will?
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The chef is cooling a stew. It has taken the chef 30 minutes to reduce the temperature to 70°F. How much more time does the chef have to cool the stew to 41°F?
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Study Notes
Responsibilities of the Person In Charge (PIC)
- The PIC is responsible for employee training in food safety, compliance with regulations, and answering food safety questions.
- Not responsible for handling staff vacation requests.
Food Employee Health Standards
- Food employees with minor cuts should cover the cut with a watertight bandage and glove before returning to work.
- Employees with infected wounds must be restricted from working with open food.
Safe Food Handling Practices
- Ready-to-eat foods should not be handled with bare hands; alternatives include gloves, tongs, and deli paper.
- Key handwashing moments include after using the restroom.
Inspection Protocols
- Food facility inspections can occur when the facility is open or during reasonable hours.
Jewelry and Employee Attire
- In food prep areas, only plain wedding bands are allowed; other jewelry should be avoided.
Safe Food Tasting and Allergens
- Chefs must use clean, sanitized utensils for tasting food.
- Major allergens include shellfish, peanuts, and soybeans, but not tree pollen.
Food Hazards
- Types of hazards include biological, physical, and chemical, but not environmental.
- Chemical hazards include items like cleaning compounds and pesticides.
Temperature Guidelines
- Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHF) must be reheated to 165°F.
- Cooked foods must cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 6 hours.
Thawing and Storing Guidelines
- Recommended thawing method is refrigeration at 41°F or below.
- Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
HACCP Principles
- HACCP plans consist of 7 principles, focusing on hazard analysis and monitoring critical control points.
- Verification means periodically checking the system's proper function.
Pest Control and Safety measures
- Pest control must avoid training employees on pesticide usage and focus on maintaining clean work areas and sealing cracks.
- Animals in establishments are limited to service animals; no pets allowed.
Food Transportation and Safety
- Food, such as tuna salad, must be kept at 41°F or below when transported.
- Acidity levels below 4.6 inhibit bacterial growth in foods.
Record Keeping and Handling
- Shellfish identification tags should be kept for 90 days, ensuring traceability in food safety.
- Establish vinyl requirements and follow proper chemical safety practices in the kitchen environment.### Food Safety Essentials
- Beef Jerky: A dehydrated meat product that requires proper handling to prevent microbial growth.
- Critical Control Points (CCP): Specific steps in the food preparation process that must be monitored to ensure food safety; example includes cooking chicken to the correct temperature.
- Ground Beef Cooking Temperature: Must reach a minimum of 155°F to ensure pathogens are killed.
Health Risks & Contaminants
- Hepatitis A: A virus commonly spread via the fecal-oral route, posing significant risks in food service.
- Cross-Contamination: Raw foods should always be stored beneath ready-to-eat foods to avoid the risk of contamination.
- Trichinosis Prevention: Effective methods include cooking pork thoroughly and obtaining it from approved sources; refrigerating alone is not sufficient.
Proper Food Handling
- Thawing Methods: Acceptable methods include refrigeration at 41°F or below and microwave defrosting; using running water at 100°F is not approved.
- Cooking Foods in Microwaves: Must be cooked to 165°F to ensure safety.
- Danger Zone for Bacteria: Defined as the temperature range of 41°F to 135°F where bacteria proliferate.
Hygiene Practices
- Handwashing: Should take at least 20 seconds and may include all exposed areas; cloth towels for drying can lead to contamination.
- Food Employee Exclusion: Employees with symptoms like sore throat and fever should be restricted from food preparation tasks.
Temperature Control & Monitoring
- Food Thermometers: A calibrated digital thermometer is ideal for checking cooking temperatures accurately.
- Cooling Foods: Use shallow pans, stir food, and utilize potable ice; avoid covering tightly while cooling.
Miscellaneous Safety Practices
- Buffet Monitoring: Staff should be vigilant against violations like reusing plates, which increases contamination risk.
- Labeling PHF: Potentially Hazardous Foods must indicate a Consume By Date, which is 7 days from preparation.
- Food Delivery Schedule: Deliveries should occur during off-peak hours to minimize handling risks.
Light and Storage Conditions
- Workspace Illumination: Minimum light intensity over food prep areas should be 540 lux (50 foot candles).
- Storage Practices: Maintain raw foods below cooked items and avoid storing tightly covered cooling foods on counters.
Employee Health & Safety
- Corrective Actions: Immediate action required if employees violate safety protocols such as improper handwashing or food preparation practices.
- Use of Gloves: If gloves become soiled, they must be removed before handwashing, and new gloves should be applied afterward.
These notes emphasize critical food safety practices, proper handling techniques, and hygiene standards to ensure safe food preparation and prevent the spread of illness in food service settings.
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