Flow of food

How long can food stay in the temperature danger zone before it must be thrown out?

4 hours

At what temperature do most food borne pathogens grow most quickly?

Between 70°Fahrenheit and 125°F (21°C and 52°C)

Name 3 commonly used thermometers used to measure temperature in the kitchen

Bimetallic stemmed thermometers Thermocouples Thermistors

Which probe is used to check the temperature of liquids?

Immersion Probe

Which probe is used to measure the temperature of liquids?

Immersion Probe

Which thermometer is used to measure surface temperature?

Infrared thermometer

What must happen to the thermometer to give an accurate reading?

It must be calibrated or adjusted

A food handler has finished trimming raw chicken on a cutting board and needs the board to prep vegetables. What must be done to the cutting board?

It must be washed,rinsed and sanitized

Which practice can help prevent time-temperature abuse?

Limiting the amount of food that can be removed from the cooler for prepping.

Which probe should be used to check the temperature of a chicken breast?

Penetration Probe

What comes first in the flow of food?

Purchasing

What comes last in the flow of food?

Service

What device can be used to monitor both time and temperature abuse during the shipment or storage of food?

Time-Temperature indicator

How far must a bimetallic stemmed thermometer be inserted into food to give an accurate reading

To the dimple in the thermometer stem

Which practice can help prevent cross-contamination?

Using color coded cutting boards

A thermometer used to measure the temperature of food must be accurate to what temperature?

+/-2°F or +/-1°C