Myth Or Fact Flashcards
(20 cards)
The FDA model food code is the set of regulations that all food businesses must follow
Myth
The Food Code represents the FDA’s best advice for a uniform system of provisions
Fact
The Person in charge (PIC) Is an individual present at the food establishment who is responsible for operations
Fact
Foodborne illness causes very few hospitalizations
Myth
Active Managerial control focuses on 3 key operations
1. Personal work practice
2. Behavior with customers
2 accurate time keeping for employee work activities
Myth
F I R S T =
Follow Inspect Recognize Secure Tell supervisor
PIC trains employees concerning food safety and allergy awareness
Yes
PIC ensures employee knows how to wash hands
Yes
5 most significant contributing factors to Foodborne illness
- Purchase from unsafe sources
- Failing to cook food adequately
- Holding food at incorrect temps
- Using contaminated equipment
- Practicing poor personal hygiene
Active managerial control focuses on the 5 CDC identities Foodborne disease risk factors not including
Failing to conduct sanitation self inspection before operation
Reportable illnesses to the regulatory authority do not include
Skin infection
Food defense is the
Act of preventing an intentional contamination of food
The FDA publishes the food code which is used
As a model document for safeguarding public health
Foodborne disease outbreaks are determined to occur when
Two or more cases of a similar illness result from the ingestion of a common food
Which should not be used for food safety training
Discipline
An individual working with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils is called
Food employee
Sickness that results from the consumption of food or beverages contaminated
Foodborne illness
When should food safety training occur ?
Upon hiring and ongoing throughout employment
Flow of Food Definition
The path food takes from the time of purchase until the food is served or sold to the customer.
Flow of Food Steps
Purchase Receive Store Prepare Cook Hold Cool Reheat Serve
