Chapter 8 The Flow of Food: Preparation Flashcards
slacking
gradual thawing of frozen food to prep for deep frying
pooled eggs
cracked, opened, and combined in common container. Store at 41° or lower
variance
document issued by regulatory authority that allows a regulatory requirement to be changed or waived
partial cooking
partially cook food during prep and then finish cooking before service
When serving a high-risk population never serve:
raw seed sprouts
raw/undercooked egg
unpasteurized milk or juice
Customer advisory
must include disclosure and reminder if served less than min internal temp
Partial cooking guidelines
1) don’t cook food longer than 60 minutes during initial cooking
2) cool food immediately
3) freeze/refrigerate at 41° or lower
4) heat food to min internal temp
5) cool food if not served immediately
Temperature Requirements for Cooling Food
cool food from 135° to 70° within 2 hours then cool 70° to 41° or lower in next 4 hours
Temperature Requirements for Reheating Food (TCS and Commercially processed)
hold internal temp of 165° for 15 secs within 2 hours. Reheat ready-to eat food to 135°
method for thawing: refrigeration
keep temp at 41° or lower
takes advance planning (turkey can take several days)
method for thawing: running water
submerge in water (70° or lower)
never let temp go above 41° longer than four hours
method for thawing: microwave
must be cooked immediatly after thawing in conventional cooking equipment (oven)
method for thawing: cooking
cook quick enough from the frozen state to pass through the temp danger zone without harm (frozen hamburger on grill)
165° for 15 secs
poultry
stuffing made with fish, meat, poultry
stuffed meat, seafood, poultry, or pasta
155° for 15 secs
ground meat injected meat mechanically tenderized meat ratites (flightless birds with flat breastbones) ground seafood shell eggs (held for service)