chapter 4

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

+/-2°

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

+/-3°F

Checks temperatures from 0°F to 220°F through a metal stem.

Bimetallic stemmed thermometer

What probe should be used to check the temperature of a large stockpot of chili?

Immersion probe

Which type of thermometer can read temperature without touching the item's surface?

Infrared

Measures the temperatures of food and equipment surfaces

Infrared thermometer

Used to measure the temperature of flat cooking equipment

Surface probe

Checks temperatures through a metal probe

Thermocouple/ Thermistors

What device can be used to record time temperature abuse during the delivery of food?

Time-temperature indicator

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

Up to the dimple of the thermometer stem

Used to check the temperature inside coolers and ovens.

Air probe

At what temperatures do most foodborne pathogens grow most quickly?

Between 70°F and 125°F

To adjust the thermometer based on when water boils

Boiling-point method

Food monitoring thermometers can be checked for accuracy using the _________________ method

Ice-point

Used to check temperatures of liquids.

Immersion probe

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

It must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Used to check the internal temperature of food.

Penetration probe

Tags that are attached to food packaging by the supplier that changes irreversibly changes color if it is time/temperature abused.

time-temperature indicator

An adjustment made to give a correct reading

Calibration