Food Safety & Sanitation Procedures Part 2
The practical food safety procedures, sanitation practices, and common risk scenarios encountered in foodservice operations. Covering topics like personal hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, proper equipment use, cleaning protocols, and emergency response actions, it's designed to help food handlers and managers prepare for ServSafe exams and maintain a safe food environment. Ideal for on-the-job training, exam prep, or quick refreshers in food safety compliance.
air curtains should be installed at the delivery entrance of an operation in order to
deny pest access
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air curtains should be installed at the delivery entrance of an operation in order to
deny pest access
gloves should be used when handling ready to eat food that
will not be cooked further
what item is a major food allergen?
soybeans
within 2 hours of hot holding in a self service area, the temp of soup has dropped to 130 F. the soup is pulled from the area and reheated. the soup must be reheated to a temperature of
165 F for 15 seconds
when washing hands properly, which other body part must also be cleaned?
exposed parts of forearms
which activity helps to prevent food contamination?
reusing plates at a self service area
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
air curtains should be installed at the delivery entrance of an operation in order to | deny pest access |
gloves should be used when handling ready to eat food that | will not be cooked further |
what item is a major food allergen? | soybeans |
within 2 hours of hot holding in a self service area, the temp of soup has dropped to 130 F. the soup is pulled from the area and reheated. the soup must be reheated to a temperature of | 165 F for 15 seconds |
when washing hands properly, which other body part must also be cleaned? | exposed parts of forearms |
which activity helps to prevent food contamination? | reusing plates at a self service area |
which is the best way to thaw frozen shrimp? | under refrigeration at 41 F or lower |
the primary goal of active managerial control is to reduce the risk of | foodborne illness |
a manager should store canned soup that has been recalled in a(n) | dry storage with a do not use label |
when should food contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized? | after each task |
An operation will offer take-out meals produced using the reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) method to its customers. In order to do this, what must the operation do? | create a HACCP plan |
which raw food should be stored above all others in a cooler to minimize cross contamination? | carrots |
what is the primary source of hepatitis A | human feces |
ALERT is an acronym that represents | a way to decrease the risk of intentional food contamination |
a food handler working in a self service area should ensure that cold food is being held at which temperature or lower? | 41 F |
operations serving highly susceptible populations should NOT serve | undercooked eggs |
what is the maximum number of days that sliced roast beef can remain refrigerated at 41 F or below before it must be discarded? | 7 |
when is a food considered adulterated? | when it is held under unsanitary conditions |
traces of pesticides are found on raw poultry breasts. which type of contamination is this? | chemical |
the MOST important aspect of personal cleanliness is | frequent and through handwashing |
the temperature of poultry is measured during cooking. this is an example of | monitoring to determine if a critical limit is met |
food contamination is MOST LIKELY to happen when food handlers | chew tobacco |
which is an example of "cleaning"? | removing food bits from a slicer with a wiping cloth |
allowing a disgruntled employee to enter the food prep area could cause which food safety issue? | deliberate contamination |
garbage containers used by an operation should be | leak proof, waterproof, and easy to clean |
a hose is connected to a faucet to fill a bucket, then left submerged in the bucket while it fills. this is a risk to the water supply because | a cross connection has been created |
which food would be safe to serve to a highly susceptible population? | chocolate sauce |
a new recipe is introduced to the foodservice operation. what is the most effective way of training the food handlers on how to make the new recipe? | demonstration |
which food container is suitable for transporting food? | metal pan with aluminum foil cover |
using coated or shatter resistant light bulbs is a way of preventing which type of contamination? | physical |
outside garbage containers must be | sealed with tight fitting lids |
an operation can reduce the likelihood of biological contamination by | purchasing seafood from approved, reputable sources |
what is the correct response to a sewage backflow in an operation? | close the operation immediately |
A virus of particular concern to food safety is | Norovirus |
to make cleaning easier, the area where floors and walls meet should be | coved |
egg salad sandwiches are served at an offsite location without temperature control. the sandwiches are removed from cold holding at 11 am. the temp of the egg salad is checked at 1 pm. and is found to be 55 F. at 3 pm, the egg salad has reached 65 F. at 4 pm, the egg salad has reached 71 F. at 5 pm, the egg salad has reached 80 F. at what time should the egg salad have been thrown out? | 3 pm |
a handwashing station must have hot and cold running water, soap, a garbage container, and an acceptable method for | drying hands |
hot water in a hand washing sink must reach a temperature of at least | 100 F |
before what activity must food handlers wash their hands? | preparing poultry |
which of the following is evidence of deliberate tampering of food? | protective seal or wrapper is missing from a food container |
it is July 22nd and chicken salad is being prepared with leftover chicken that was grilled on July 20th. by what date must the chicken salad be served or thrown out? | july 27th |
a food handler has emptied a durable 5 gallon bucket that originally contained pickles. this bucket | may be reused for food storage if it is cleaned and sanitized |
under what circumstances can a warewashing sink be used to wash produce? | it is cleaned and sanitized before and after washing the produce |
before preparing a sandwich for a customer, the deli clerk should | wash hands and put on disposable gloves |
connection between two threaded faucets should have an approved | vacuum breaker |