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Part 2 Flow of food Flashcards

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T/F. Digital thermometers should always be left in food as it cooks.

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F

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T/F. Data loggers are the most commonly used thermometers in food service.

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F

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T/F. Glass or mercury thermometers can be substituted for metal thermometers.

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F

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T/F. Puncture bulk liquid packages to take the temperature reading.

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F

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T/F. Food thermometers should be accurate to 1-2 C

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T

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Bi-metallic thermometer

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Common. Measures temperature through a metal stem with a sensor.

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Boiling point method

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Boiled water used to check thermometer accuracy. Note that the boiling point of water lowers with increased sea level.

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Calibration nut

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Part of a bi-metallic thermometer that adjusts the temperature.

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Data logger

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Unit that records air temperature at preset intervals and allows the data to be downloaded to a software program. Some models cans take internal temps with a probe.

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Thermistor thermometer

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Digital thermometer

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Distance-to-spot ratio

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The size of the area being evaluated by an infrared thermometer as it relates to distance

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Infrared thermometer

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Non contact thermometer that measure surface temperatures.

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Time-temperature indicator (TTI)

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A time and temperature monitoring device that is a strip of liquid crystals that change colour when packaged contents reach an unsafe temperature.

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Thermocouple

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A digital reading hand held thermometer that provides quick temp readings through a sensor on the tip of the stem

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14
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What internal temperature range should food thermometers be able to measure?

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-18 to 104 C (0-220 F)

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15
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Are mercury or glass thermometers acceptable in food operations?

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No, could break.

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16
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How do you prepare a solution for ice-point method?

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50/50 water and ice

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17
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How do you take the temperature of bulk liquids?

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Fold the bag over the stem or probe

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How do you measure the temperature of packaged foods?

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Insert the stem of probe between two packages, being careful not to puncture them

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How do you measure the temperature of liquids?

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Insert the stem or probe at least 2 inches/5 cm

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How do you take the temperature of live shellfish?

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Insert the stem or probe into the middle of the carton or case, between the shellfish

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What is the safest and most reliable way to calibrate a thermometer?

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The ice point method.

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How long should you wait before you record the thermometer reading?

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At least 15 s

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23
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The single most important aspect of food safety is…

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Temperature control

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24
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If the sensing thermometer touches the bottom of a food container you should…

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Perform a new reading immediately

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25
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A thermometer should be calibrated…

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If it has been dropped or after an extreme temperature change.

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26
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T/F. Shellfppish shells should be opened when they are received.

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F

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27
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T/F. Home canned products are acceptable as long as you know the supplier.

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F

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28
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Aseptically packaged.

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Packaging a product in sterilized containers followed by hermetic sealing to prevent microbiological recontamination of the sterile product.

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29
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Define: hazards

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Items that may contaminate food at any time during its flow through a food service or food retail operation

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Lot code

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Serialized number printed in an individual container that served as a reference or ID number to track product info.

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31
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Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) foods

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Air is removed from the food package and replaced with gases sucked as carbon dioxide and nitrogen

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UHT foods

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Treated at a very high temperature (min 140 c/284 F) for at least 5 s.

33
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Vacuum packaged foods

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Removing air from around a food product and sealing it

34
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What is the receiving temperature for meats and poultry, fresh shellfish, fresh fish, shell eggs, and dairy products?

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4 C or lower

35
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What is the proper temperature for receiving frozen foods?

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-18 C or lower

36
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What temperature should hot foods be in receiving?

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60 C or higher

37
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If it is necessary to reject a shipment…

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Obtain a signed credit slip from your delivery person.

38
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T/F. Wash fruit and vegetables before storing.

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F

39
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T/F. Material safety data sheets are used to log temperatures in food storage areas.

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F

40
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T/F. Use your storage freezer to cool food before refrigerating it.

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F

41
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T/F. The warmest area in a refrigerator is near the door.

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T

42
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T/F. Store raw ground meat below raw chicken.

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F

43
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Define: food grade container.

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Container that will not transfer harmful substances to the food it is holding.

44
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Define: MSDS

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Material safety data sheet. Lists data about a substance such as common and scientific names of chemicals, potential physical and health hazards, toxicity and reactivity, and directions for safe handling.

45
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What risk is there in overloading cold storage?

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Taxes cooling unit and cuts down air circulation.

46
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Where should thermometers be placed in cold storage?

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In the warmest area (usually near the door).

47
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List high-risk items in the order they should be put in storage, top shelf to bottom shelf (6 items).

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Cooked and ready to eat foods, raw fish, raw unground beef, raw pork/ham/bacon/sausage, raw ground beef/pork, raw poultry.

48
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When should ready to eat, potentially hazardous food be discarded or frozen?

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After 2-3 days.

49
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Should storage shelves be lined?

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No, reduces air circulation.

50
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Can thawed food be refrozen after it’s been cooked?

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No

51
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How soon should fish be used after receiving if stored on ice? Not stored on ice?

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3 days. 48 hrs.

52
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How soon should are poultry be used after recieving?

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1-2 days

53
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T/F. Thawing food at room temperature is safe.

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F

54
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T/F. Recipes should specify end product internal temperature.

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T

55
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T/F. In a buffet style service, new food can be mixed with old food.

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F

56
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T/F. Prepare meat and poultry salads 48 hrs before serving them.

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F

57
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T/F. Batters and breadings containing eggs are reusable if refrigerated.

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F

58
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In how what length of time can microorganisms double in quantity?

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10-20 mn

59
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What is the maximum cumulative time food should spend in the danger zone?

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4 hrs

60
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Define: blast chiller

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Unit that chills food from 60 C to 2 C in 90 mn or less.

61
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Define: one stage cooling

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Process used for cooling food prepared at room temperature from 20 C to 4 C or less in 4 hrs.

62
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What we the 4 approved ways to thaw food safely?

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In a fridge at 4 C or lower, completely submerged under running potable water at a temperature of 21 C or lower (within 2 hrs), as part of the cooking process, in the microwave.

63
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Under what conditions can you pool eggs?

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If they are going to be used immediately.

64
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If you are using your own batters and breadings, what are isomers precautions you should take?

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Use pasteurized eggs, prepare batter in small batches, refrigerate all ingredients including what you are coating, do not reuse batter in which items have been dipped.

65
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Temperature requirement: whole poultry

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85 C for 15 s

66
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Temperature requirement: poultry parts

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74 c for 15 s

67
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Temperature requirement: stuffing in poultry

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74 C for 15 s

68
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Temperature requirement: food mixtures containing poultry, eggs, meat, fish, or other potentially hazardous foods.

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Cook to an internal temperature 74 C for 15 s

69
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Temperature requirement: reheating

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74 C for 15 s

70
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Temperature requirement: pork

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71 C for 15 s

71
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Temperature requirement: ground or flaked meat

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71 C for 15 s

72
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Temperature requirement: lamb, veal, or beef

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63 C for 15 s

73
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Temperature requirement: eggs

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63 for 15 s

74
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How often should temperature be checked during holding?

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Every 2 hrs

75
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What two stages are required for cooling hot foods (give time and temp).

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1: from 60 to 20 C or less, in 2 hrs.
2: from 20 to 4 C or less, in 4 hrs.
Total max time of 6 hrs.

76
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What depth of pan should thick foods, like chili, but cooled in?

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No more than 5 cm (2 inches).

77
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If good is not cooled properly, what corrective action can be taken?

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Reheat to 74 C for at least 15 s within 2 hrs.

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