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What are the three kinds of contaminants in food?
Physical, Chemical, and Biological
What are pathogens?
Micro-organisms that can make you sick if you eat them
What are the four types of pathogens?
Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites, and Fungi
Bacteria can be seen, smelled, and tasted.
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What is the most important prevention measure?
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What are the most common symptoms of foodborne illness?
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What does a virus require to grow?
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What are the two most common viruses from food?
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Parasites need a host to live and to reproduce.
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Many toxins can be destroyed by cooking and freezing.
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What are examples of chemical contaminants?
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What three kitchenware are not food grade and can be harmful when holding highly acidic foods?
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What are examples of physical contaminants?
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Food allergens are naturally occurring proteins in food that people are sensitive to.
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What is the best prevention measure to avoid contaminants in food?
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Can pathogens and contaminants be spread through the entire flow of food?
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When should hands be washed?
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How should nails be kept?
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Is chewing gum, smoking, or drinking in service areas okay?
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All jewelry should be removed from the hands and arms of workers.
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When should aprons be removed?
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All staff members should be instructed to report ___ (9 Letters) to management before working.
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When should single-use sanitation gloves be changed?
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When should food handlers be excluded from the operation?
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Where does the flow of food go?
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What are the two major concerns in the food flow?
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What is abuse of time and temperature?
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What is the most important tool to prevent time-temperature abuse?
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Where should the probe/stem of the thermometer be when measuring a product?
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What is the minimum number of places to take readings?
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Thermometers don't need to be calibrated regularly and sanitized after each use.
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All food must be at least visually inspected upon receiving it.
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What temp must cold TCS foods be received at?
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Milk, oysters, lobster, and clams are all received at an air temp of ___ and cooled to ___ or lower within ___ Hours.
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What is the minimum number of days after service that shellstock tags must be kept on file?
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What temp must hot TCS foods be received at?
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Frozen foods must be received
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All food must have the correct what (three things)?
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Food packaging must be intact, and clean with no signs of pests or dampness.
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Foods must be stored in a way as to prevent what?
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All TCS food must be date marked.
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How long can TCS food prepped in-house be stored?
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Food should be stored away from ___ and at minimum ___ inches off of the floor.
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Food should be rotated so it is
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Should items that are easily mistakable be labeled with their common name?
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Items that are offered for retail or off-site sale must be labeled with what?
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Does freezing foods kill pathogens?
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Cooking kills many spores and toxins that are produced by pathogens.
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How should food be prepped to avoid time-temp abuse and cross contamination?
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After food is thawed in the microwave, it should always be cooked using a conventional method/equipment.
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You must ___ (6 letters) customers that order raw or undercooked food that there is an increased risk in illness.
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The minimum required internal temp is the same for all foods.
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What should be on your menu if it contains raw/undercooked TCS foods?
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Which governing body strongly advises against offering these types of food on children's menus?
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What kind of eggs must always be served in raw or undercooked dishes to high-risk populations?
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What should you do to food to help it cool more rapidly?
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When would you need a variance?
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How often should internal temp be checked when holding TCS foods?
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When in doubt, ____ it out.
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How long can cold food be held without refrigeration before it must be thrown out?
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Hot food must be thrown out after how many hours of being removed from holding?
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Service staff should always avoid bare-hand contact with food items.
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Staff should never touch what surface of the plate?
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What service areas are at high risk for contamination?
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Self service areas should be protected by what?
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Different utensils should be stored ____ from each other.
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What should you be aware of with delivery service risk?
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ALL vending machines should have the product shelf life checked daily.
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Bulk foods should always be appropriately ___ with key ___ and a _- ____.
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Bulk unpackaged food must be ____ if the manufacturer claims the food is healthy.
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It is okay to grab ice with your bare hands.
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Requirements of refillable containers?
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What is effective management?
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Active managerial control occurs when?
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What is a public health intervention?
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What is a HACCP?
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How many principles does the HACCP have?
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When would variances be required?
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The temperature of crab bisque is checked and found to be out of accordance with the policy. What HACCP principle is practiced by throwing out the product?
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Food sources must be what?
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Dish washing equipment should be designed and installed with the primary purpose of eliminating the possibility of ____.
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Flooring, ceiling, and wall material should be?
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All dishwashers must be posted with the correct operation settings.
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Handwashing stations should have what?
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How soon should garbage be removed from the operation, especially food prep areas?
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What is the best way to keep pests out?
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Second best way to keep pests out?
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How high must tabletop equipment legs stand?
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All floor-mounted equipment must stand at least _ inches off the floor.
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Definition of cleaning?
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Definition of sanitizing?
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Surfaces must be cleaned, then sanitized, then allowed to ___
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What are the two ways sanitizing can be done?
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How should you check chemical sanitizers are the correct strength?
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What is the first step to sanitizing stationary equipment?
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How often should food-contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized?
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How often should items be cleaned and sanitized if they are in constant use?
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How often should temperature and settings of dishwashers be checked?
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What kind of thermometer should be used to check the final rinse temperature of dishwashing machines?
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Chemical sanitizers effects are influenced by what?
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Study Notes
Contaminants and Pathogens
- Contaminants in food fall into three categories: Physical, Chemical, and Biological.
- Pathogens are micro-organisms that can cause illness if ingested.
- The four types of pathogens that affect food safety include: Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites, and Fungi.
Food Safety Measures
- The most crucial prevention measure for food safety is controlling time and temperature.
- Common symptoms of foodborne illness are vomiting, diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, and jaundice.
- It is essential for food handlers to wash their hands before work, after restroom use, and after any potential contamination.
Personal Hygiene and Practices
- Nail care is vital; nails should be trimmed, unpolished, and clean.
- Jewelry should be removed during food preparation for safety.
- Staff must report illnesses before entering the kitchen.
Food Flow and Temperature Control
- Food flow consists of purchasing, storage, preparation, cooking, holding, service, and sanitation.
- Time-temperature abuse occurs when food remains in the danger zone (41°F to 135°F).
- A thermometer should be used to prevent time-temperature abuse, with readings taken in the thickest part of food.
Food Storage and Handling
- Cold TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods should be received at 41°F or lower; hot TCS foods at 135°F or higher.
- Foods should be stored at least six inches off the floor to prevent contamination.
- FIFO (First In, First Out) principle should be used to manage food inventory.
Allergens and Chemical Contaminants
- Food allergens are proteins in food that can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Examples of chemical contaminants include cleaners, sanitizers, and toxic metals.
- Non-food grade kitchenware such as zinc and copper can leach harmful substances into acidic foods.
HACCP and Risk Management
- HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, which is a systematic approach to identifying and controlling contaminants in food.
- There are seven essential principles of HACCP, guiding food safety practices.
- Active managerial control involves leadership in preventing foodborne illnesses by managing risks effectively.
Cleaning and Sanitation Practices
- Cleaning removes dirt, while sanitizing reduces pathogens to safe levels; surfaces must be cleaned before sanitizing.
- Food-contact surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized after every use, and especially every four hours if in constant use.
- Chemical sanitizers effectiveness depends on concentration, temperature, contact time, pH, and water hardness.
Pest Control and Equipment Safety
- To prevent pests, operations should deny them access and eliminate food, water, and shelter.
- Dishwashing equipment must be designed to prevent contamination, with daily temperature checks required.
- Equipment should be positioned correctly, with legs standing at least 6 inches off the floor to maintain hygiene.
Additional Safety Guidelines
- Self-service areas should have sneeze guards to enhance food safety.
- Staff must avoid bare-hand contact with food to reduce contamination risk.
- Always advise customers about the potential health risks associated with raw or undercooked foods.
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