ServSafe Questions Missed
What is the max cold storage time for chicken salad?
3-5 days
When storing food currently at room temp., it must be cooled from 70 degrees F to 40 degrees F in how many hours?
4 hours
Prepared fruit salad should be stored at what temp.?
40 degrees F
What is the highest temp. food shall reach in the refrigerator?
40 degrees F
What is the max temp. the refrigerator should be at?
40 degrees F
What is the "Danger Zone"?
41 degrees F - 135 degrees F
Exotic meats are allowed as long as...?
The meat is from an approved USDA meat plant
What is a chemical contaminant? (Example)
Detergent
A worker spends an 8 hour shift shaping raw meat into hamburger patties. How often should the workers gloves be changed?
Every hour
How often should the fry oil be changed?
Every night
Which method does the FDA recommend when choosing a food supplier?
GMPs- Good Manufacturing Practices
If your grill is broken and youre out of water, what should you do?
Have food prepared off-site
HACCP
Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points- the model for food safety standards is based on this system
What are pasteurized foods? (Example)
Heat treated
Jaundice is a sign of what food borne illness?
Hepatitis A
What are the 2 terms described by "microbial induced food borne illness?
Infection and Intoxication
What is Yersiniosis? (Example)
Milk
When should a package of opened hot dogs be used by?
No more than a week
What is Tetrodotoxin? (Example)
Puffer fish
What is a potentially hazardous food? (Examples)
Strawberries, IceCream,
What is the range of a dial forced thermometer?
0 degrees F - 220 degrees F
What is the correct amount of bleach to add to 1 quart of water for a properly prepared sanitation bucket?
1 teaspoon
How long is ground beef safe for in a refrigerator 40 degrees F or below?
1-2 days
What is the max amount of time poultry can be left in the refrigerator?
1-2 days
What size of a hole can mice squeeze through?
1/4 inch
What is the minimum cooking temp. of raw pork?
145 degrees F
What is the minimum cooking temp. of raw eggs?
160 degrees F
What is the minimum internal temp. poultry can be cooked at?
165 degrees F
What is the minimum temp. duck and goose can be cooked at internally?
165 degrees F
What temp. should left over foods be cooked to?
165 degrees F
What is the minimum time your hands should be washed for?
20 seconds
How long can bacon be stored in the refrigerator?
7 days
What are foods that are decomposed or produced in unsanitary conditions?
Adulterated foods
What is the only way to prevent back flow?
Air Gap
What is a parasite?
An animal that requires another animal for growth
Foods prepared in "sous vide" equipment are susceptible to what bacterias?
Anaerobic bacterias
What bacteria is most commonly linked to cooked rice?
Bacillus cereus
What is Aflatoxins? (Example)
Bleach
What is an example of items being properly stored in the refrigerator?
Butter above shellfish
What is an example of a physical contaminant?
Chicken bones
What is common food mold?
Cladosporium
Foods that are left in the Danger Zone for more than four hours are most likely associated with...?
Clostridium perfringens
What is an example of an item not being stored properly?
Flour being stored on the floor
What is the most important aspect of pest control that it can be traced to?
Depriving pests of food, water, and shelter
What method does bacteria use to reproduce?
Dividing in 2
What pathogen is associated with uncooked beef?
E. Coli
What is Salmonella? (Examples)
Eggs, Turkey meat, Chicken wings
What is an unacceptable way to thaw a 15 lb. turkey?
Gradual thawing in the refrigerator
What is an example of a condition when you should reject the delivery of raw chicken?
If the surface temp. of the chicken is 80 degrees F
What is a common attribute of Listeria monocytogenes?
It can grow slowly is refrigerators
What is Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy?
Mad Cow Disease
What is the NSF?
National Sanitation Foundation
What is the most common type of rat found in a restaurant?
Norwalk Rat
How often should health inspectors inspect a restaurant?
Once a year
What is the greatest threat of Norovirus? (Example)
Oysters
To help employees understand local ordinances of food safety, what actions are recommended?
Post signs that detail the basic food safety techniques
What does NOT lead to rapid bacteria growth?
Rapid chilling
What is the Norwalk Virus? (Examples)
Raw oysters, Person-to-person contact, Water
Ice crystals on top of ice cream in the refrigerator is a sign of what?
Refreezing
What pathogen has the greatest risk to be found in raw chicken?
Salmonella
What is the agency responsible for controlling food safety in a restaurant?
State or local department of health
What is Vibrio vulnificus? (Example)
Shellfish
What is Clostridium botulinium? (Examples)
Smoked or salted fish, Herb infused oils, Canned foods
What is a biological hazard? (Example)
Sneezing on food
When using First In First Out (FIFO), what food should be used first?
The oldest food
What does the "flow of food" refer to?
The path that food travels in a restaurant
What is NOT a common characteristic of potentially hazardous foods?
They have a low water activity
What is the purpose of obtaining and saving material safety data sheets of each food?
To identify risks and allergens
What is the Federal agency responsible for regulation of meat & poultry in the U.S.?
USDA- U.S. Department of Agriculture
What should you do if you have a pest problem?
Use an authorized Pest Control Company
What can you do to prevent cross-contamination?
Use different cutting boards for raw meats and veggies
What is an example of an unacceptable method of cooling food?
Using plastic bags filled with ice, On a counter-top
What pathogen is associated with raw seafood?
Vibrio vulnificus
Anisakis food poisoning is commonly associated with what food?
Wild salmon