6-5 Sanitary Requirements for Food Service Operations in the Field Flashcards
What are the minimum field requirements for food service in the field?
A handwashing station
What are some ways to collect, store and dispose of waste?
- Bury
- Incinerate
- Dispose per local requirements
- Forward supply point
For field operations, what do all FSW need ?
Medical screening and clearance
Who develops the screening policy for FSW in the field?
- Senior Surgeon
- Command Surgeon
A food service site must be at least how many feet from latrines, waste storage or disposal areas?
300 feet (100 yards)
How far must a field service area be from the sleeping areas?
90 feet (30 yards)
When placing a food service area, would you want it upwind or down wind from a latrine area?
upwind
Who verifies the medical clearance of DOD civilians?
Regulatory authority
When is waterless handwashing authorized?
When no other means are avaliable
What are FSE required to do when waterless handwashing is authorized?
They must wear single use disposable gloves
What is the required capacity for field food service water supply?
it must be sufficient for all food operation requirements
Who is responsible for the chlorine residual monitoring and how often is it conducted?
Medical rep
conducted at least monthly
If there is a bulk water source, who is responsible for measuring the chlorine residual?
Food Service manager
How often should the food service manager perform chlorine residual checks?
Daily
Pipes and hoses for field food service must be approved by who?
- ANSI
- NSF
Who conducts daily pest inspections of the field food service unit?
The PIC
Can frozen food be thawed or slacked at ambient temperatures in standing water?
No
When in the field, may you retain leftovers?
Never
When serving in the field, commercially filled milk may not exceed what sizes?
- 1 pint
- 16 ounces
If using UHT milk in the field, what temp does it have to be maintained at?
41 F
In the field what is the alternative to washing FF&V if chemicals are not available?
Submersion in 140 F water for 1 minute
How long do you submerse FF&V in a chemical solution of 200ppm?
30 sec
How long do you submerse FF&V in a chemical solution of 100ppm?
15 Min
How long do you submerse FF&V in a chemical solution of 50ppm?
30 min
