Food Safety Day 2 Flashcards
When should a penetration probe be used?
One example: chicken
When should an immersion probe be used?
In liquids
Which thermometer can only test the surface of food?
Infrared thermometers
Which thermometer is used for final rinse temps in a dishwasher?
Maximum registering thermometer
Where should a thermometer tip be placed?
In the thickest part of food
Poultry cooking temp
165 degrees
Stuffing and casserole internal temp
165 degrees 1 second
Ground meat internal temp (and brined ham and roasts)
155 17 seconds with thermometer
Fish and marinaded steaks internal temp
155 degrees hold thermometer to 17 seconds
Fish and shellfish, pork, eggs
145 for 15 seconds
Roasts
145 for 4 minutes
Hot holding foods
135 degrees
Cooking temp in microwave
165 degrees (always stir or rotate during cooking) check temp in at least two place
Correctly cooling temps
Cool from 135 to 70 degrees
What cools faster?
Less dense foods like chicken broth
Small items
Foods in stainless steel
Reheating temps should be what?
Food made in house should be heated to 165. Food made in processing plants should be reheated to 135