Food Safety Flashcards
(32 cards)
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds
What is the temperature danger zone?
41 degree - 135 degree
Name 3 items a food handler can use to touch foods
Plastic gloves
Tongs
Utensils
What temperature do you need to reheat leftovers to? And for how long?
165 degrees for 15 seconds
How hot must food be kept on a buffet table?
135 degrees
What is the maximum temperature for refrigerated foods!
41 degrees
Name 3 items a safe food handler must wear
Clean apron
Hair restraint
Single service gloves
Name 3 times when a safe food handler must wash hands
Before starting work.
After using restroom.
After touching non-food items like a phone or pencil.
Name 4 ways to prevent food borne illnesses
Wash hands
Keep hot foods above 135 degree
Keep cold food below 41 degree
Avoid cross-contamination
Name 2 ways to prevent rodent and insect infestation
Housekeeping
Cleaning and sanitizing
Name 3 rules for using chemicals
Store away from food
Follow label directions
Don’t mix chemicals together
Name 2 ways to keep food stored correctly
Use FIFO (first in first out) Label food with date, time, and temp
How do you kill germs in food?
Cooking it to proper temperature
Should food handlers wash their hands frequently?
Yes
Can food handlers touch ready-to-eat foods with their bare hands?
No
Should food handlers work when they are ill?
No
Can foods be thawed on the counter?
No
Can foods be thawed in the refrigerator?
Yes
Can foods be thawed under running water for up to 2 hours?
Yes
Can foods be thawed in a microwave?
Yes
How much iodine sanitizer must be used for cleaning?
25ppm
How much chlorine sanitizer must be used for cleaning?
100 ppm
How much quaternary ammonia must be used for cleaning?
200 ppm
Where should a sanitizing cloth be stored?
In the sanitizing solution