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When must food contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized?
When must food contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized?
Every four hours whether they've been used or not
Thawing frozen food in a sink of standing water is a hazard because?
Thawing frozen food in a sink of standing water is a hazard because?
It allows bacteria to grow
Which is an example of a critical control point?
Which is an example of a critical control point?
Cooking hamburger to 155 degrees
Spraying pesticides should be performed by?
Spraying pesticides should be performed by?
Determining where hazards can occur in the flow of food is an example of what?
Determining where hazards can occur in the flow of food is an example of what?
Chemicals moved from bulk containers to smaller individual containers must be?
Chemicals moved from bulk containers to smaller individual containers must be?
How can a food handler avoid cross contamination between loading dirty dishes into a dish washing machine and unloading clean dishes?
How can a food handler avoid cross contamination between loading dirty dishes into a dish washing machine and unloading clean dishes?
Omelets are being made to order for Sunday Brunch- how should eggs be handled to keep safe?
Omelets are being made to order for Sunday Brunch- how should eggs be handled to keep safe?
Which is the most effective way to prevent viral food borne illness?
Which is the most effective way to prevent viral food borne illness?
Food service chemicals may be?
Food service chemicals may be?
Which is an example of good food handler hygiene?
Which is an example of good food handler hygiene?
Which practice reduces risk of contamination in a food prep area?
Which practice reduces risk of contamination in a food prep area?
A properly equipped hand washing station must have which of the following?
A properly equipped hand washing station must have which of the following?
The third compartment in a three part sink is for?
The third compartment in a three part sink is for?
Which food can be transported in a galvanized metal container?
Which food can be transported in a galvanized metal container?
Food can become contaminated when a food handler?
Food can become contaminated when a food handler?
By washing hands each time before entering a food prep area, managers?
By washing hands each time before entering a food prep area, managers?
Which human disease is transmitted through food?
Which human disease is transmitted through food?
Which is an important safe food handling practice?
Which is an important safe food handling practice?
Food safety training is important in operations because?
Food safety training is important in operations because?
A pan is being washed in a three-compartment sink, there are bits of food stuck to it, what is the proper order for washing?
A pan is being washed in a three-compartment sink, there are bits of food stuck to it, what is the proper order for washing?
To protect guests from food borne illness, preset tableware should be?
To protect guests from food borne illness, preset tableware should be?
It is important for a manager to be familiar with symptoms of food borne illnesses because?
It is important for a manager to be familiar with symptoms of food borne illnesses because?
A catering service uses the sturdy boxes that raw chuck roast came in to transport sandwiches and salads, what is wrong with this?
A catering service uses the sturdy boxes that raw chuck roast came in to transport sandwiches and salads, what is wrong with this?
A box of rice should be rejected if?
A box of rice should be rejected if?
Where should chemicals be stored?
Where should chemicals be stored?
Cross contamination can occur if which raw foods are stored together during transportation?
Cross contamination can occur if which raw foods are stored together during transportation?
An operation installs antiseptic dispensers, what should managers explain to food service workers?
An operation installs antiseptic dispensers, what should managers explain to food service workers?
The internal temperature of food can best be determined by a?
The internal temperature of food can best be determined by a?
How far off the floor should cleaned and sanitized utensils and cooking vessels be stored?
How far off the floor should cleaned and sanitized utensils and cooking vessels be stored?
What is the order in a three-compartment sink?
What is the order in a three-compartment sink?
Which procedure best prevents an outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus?
Which procedure best prevents an outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus?
When is an operation required to have more than one type of sanitation test kit?
When is an operation required to have more than one type of sanitation test kit?
Cut melons should be stored at what temperature?
Cut melons should be stored at what temperature?
Which is the source of the virus that causes Hepatitis A?
Which is the source of the virus that causes Hepatitis A?
Food contamination resulting in food borne illness is most often caused by?
Food contamination resulting in food borne illness is most often caused by?
All parts of raw foods cooked in a microwave must reach what temperature for two minutes?
All parts of raw foods cooked in a microwave must reach what temperature for two minutes?
Which food should be delivered to an offsite location at 41 degrees F or cooler or 135 degrees F or hotter?
Which food should be delivered to an offsite location at 41 degrees F or cooler or 135 degrees F or hotter?
What is one of the five CDC risk factors?
What is one of the five CDC risk factors?
Serving utensils are used when serving food in order to?
Serving utensils are used when serving food in order to?
Fruits and vegetables that are cooked must reach a temperature of at least?
Fruits and vegetables that are cooked must reach a temperature of at least?
When implementing a program to prevent pests, it is best to?
When implementing a program to prevent pests, it is best to?
Which food should be stored below all others on a food storage rack?
Which food should be stored below all others on a food storage rack?
A food handler lifts a garbage bag over a food prep counter on his way to the garbage, what should the manager do?
A food handler lifts a garbage bag over a food prep counter on his way to the garbage, what should the manager do?
One example of cross contamination is when a food handler?
One example of cross contamination is when a food handler?
A food handler is using a nylon scrub pad to remove dirt from pots and pans in a three part sink, what is he doing?
A food handler is using a nylon scrub pad to remove dirt from pots and pans in a three part sink, what is he doing?
What is a cross connection?
What is a cross connection?
Food contact surfaces must be?
Food contact surfaces must be?
For which activity can a hand washing sink be used?
For which activity can a hand washing sink be used?
Food contamination is most likely to occur when a food handler is?
Food contamination is most likely to occur when a food handler is?
To ensure food safety, a manager is responsible for overseeing a food handler's?
To ensure food safety, a manager is responsible for overseeing a food handler's?
A Critical Control Point is a step in the flow of food where?
A Critical Control Point is a step in the flow of food where?
In order to prevent food contamination, a food handler must?
In order to prevent food contamination, a food handler must?
A food handler should calibrate his/her thermometer?
A food handler should calibrate his/her thermometer?
Which procedure will help prevent food contamination?
Which procedure will help prevent food contamination?
Which one is a physical contaminant?
Which one is a physical contaminant?
Food borne illnesses are?
Food borne illnesses are?
What is the correct order, top to bottom?
What is the correct order, top to bottom?
A common food allergen can be found in?
A common food allergen can be found in?
What should a manager do when a state adopts the most current FDA food code?
What should a manager do when a state adopts the most current FDA food code?
Do food handlers cutting raw vegetables need to change gloves before removing garbage from the kitchen?
Do food handlers cutting raw vegetables need to change gloves before removing garbage from the kitchen?
Which is an example of a physical contaminant?
Which is an example of a physical contaminant?
The temperatures of poultry is measured during cooking- this is an example of?
The temperatures of poultry is measured during cooking- this is an example of?
NSF and Underwriters Laboratory are examples of organizations that?
NSF and Underwriters Laboratory are examples of organizations that?
Food handlers who have jaundice must be?
Food handlers who have jaundice must be?
How many days can TCF foods be kept at 41 degrees F?
How many days can TCF foods be kept at 41 degrees F?
The continuous draining of ice used to store fish is an example of preventing which type of contamination?
The continuous draining of ice used to store fish is an example of preventing which type of contamination?
How should open bags of dry food (flour, rice, beans) be stored?
How should open bags of dry food (flour, rice, beans) be stored?
What is the proper way to measure the temperature of milk packaged in a soft sided container?
What is the proper way to measure the temperature of milk packaged in a soft sided container?
Which is a sign of pest infestation?
Which is a sign of pest infestation?
Using single-use wax paper to pass donuts to customers is a method of?
Using single-use wax paper to pass donuts to customers is a method of?
Which action will help food from being contaminated?
Which action will help food from being contaminated?
When inspecting a shipment of fruits and vegetables, a food handler should?
When inspecting a shipment of fruits and vegetables, a food handler should?
Bacteria growth in food can be controlled by monitoring which two factors?
Bacteria growth in food can be controlled by monitoring which two factors?
Ground beef cooked in a microwave oven must reach what internal temperature?
Ground beef cooked in a microwave oven must reach what internal temperature?
When briefed, food handlers responsible for service at an offsite catering event should be informed of ingredients because?
When briefed, food handlers responsible for service at an offsite catering event should be informed of ingredients because?
How can an operation assist customers with allergies?
How can an operation assist customers with allergies?
The first step in cooling a large roast is to?
The first step in cooling a large roast is to?
Which raw food should be stored above all others?
Which raw food should be stored above all others?
At which minimum temperature should hot food be kept?
At which minimum temperature should hot food be kept?
How long should a food handler wash their hands?
How long should a food handler wash their hands?
What food items can be received at 156 degrees F?
What food items can be received at 156 degrees F?
When cleaning and sanitizing in a three compartment sink, what is the first step?
When cleaning and sanitizing in a three compartment sink, what is the first step?
Which is a way to prevent cross contamination of hot food in a self-serve buffet?
Which is a way to prevent cross contamination of hot food in a self-serve buffet?
There's been a backup of sewage at a floor drain, what should the manager do?
There's been a backup of sewage at a floor drain, what should the manager do?
Garbage containers used in a food service operation should be made of?
Garbage containers used in a food service operation should be made of?
What is the first step in preparing a fresh tomato?
What is the first step in preparing a fresh tomato?
Senior citizens in a nursing home can safely eat?
Senior citizens in a nursing home can safely eat?
Why are empty chemical buckets unacceptable for transporting foods to offsite serving locations?
Why are empty chemical buckets unacceptable for transporting foods to offsite serving locations?
Which is an example of a physical hazard?
Which is an example of a physical hazard?
Study Notes
Food Safety Practices
- Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized every four hours, regardless of use.
- Thawing food in standing water can promote bacterial growth.
- Critical Control Points (CCPs) include steps like cooking hamburger to 155°F.
- Proper hygiene measures include wearing hair restraints and washing hands frequently.
Hygiene and Cross Contamination
- Hand washing should occur between loading dirty dishes and unloading clean dishes.
- Food handlers must avoid eating while working to prevent contamination.
- Hands must be washed before entering food prep areas to reduce contamination risks.
Safe Storage and Handling
- Chemicals transferred to smaller containers must be labeled with their common name.
- Raw poultry should be stored below all other food on storage racks.
- Cooked foods must be kept at a minimum of 135°F or hotter during serving.
Training and Compliance
- Food safety training equips handlers with the necessary knowledge for safe practices.
- Managers need to be familiar with foodborne illness symptoms to restrict affected staff.
- Procedures must be updated when new food codes are adopted by the state.
Temperature Control
- Cooked foods should maintain an internal temperature of 165°F for at least two minutes.
- Cut melons must be stored at 41°F or colder to ensure safety.
- TCF (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods can be kept at 41°F for up to seven days.
Pest Control and Cleanliness
- Antiseptic dispensers should be used after proper hand washing.
- Continuous draining of ice used for fish prevents biological contamination.
- Garbage containers in food service operations should be made of plastic for sanitary reasons.
Food Delivery and Allergen Awareness
- Foods like shelled eggs should be delivered at a minimum temperature of 156°F.
- Designating a manager to answer food allergy questions enhances customer safety.
Monitoring and Inspection
- Inspect shipments of fruits and vegetables for signs of insects.
- Frequency and methodical monitoring of time and temperature control bacterial growth in food.
Contamination and Sanitation
- Physical contaminants include items like bones in chicken or stones in beans.
- Use tongs to serve items like dinner rolls to minimize hand contact.
- Wash fresh tomatoes before any preparation to ensure cleanliness.
Chemical Safety
- Empty chemical containers should not be used for food transport due to contamination risks.
- Ensure food contact surfaces are made of nonabsorbent materials to avoid contamination.
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