Prev Med 6-3-2 Food Service Materials and Equipment Requirements Flashcards
Food service stuff
Who is required to describe the food service materials and equipment?
The IDC
Materials for contruction and repairing msut be…?
Safe
Durable, corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbant
Sufficient in weight and thickness
Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, etc.
What is the use limitation of cast iron?
Used as a surface for cooking
Used in utensils for serving food
What is the use limitation of lead?
Ceramic, china, and crystal utensils and decorative utensils will be lead free
Solder lead must be less than 0.2.
What is the use limitation of copper?
Copper and brass may not be used in contact with food that has a pH less than 6 (vinegar, fruit juice), causes corrosion.
What is the limitation use of galvanized metal?
May not be used for utensils or food contact surfaces of equipment that comes into contact w/ acidic food.
What is the limitation use of stainless steel?
Approved as food contact surfaces.
What is the limitation use of sponges?
May not be used in contact with cleaned/sanitized or in-use food surfaces.
What is the limitation use of wood?
Wood and wood wicker may not be used as food contact suface except:
-Hard maple and likewise hard, close grained wood used for cutting boards, paddles, rolling pins, bowls, chop sticks, etc.
Can you paint on food contact surfaces?
No
What kind of plastics can you use?
Soft palstic containers not inteded for multi use may not be reused as food storage.
What types of pallets can be used?
NSF International listed plastic pallets or wood pallets.
The durability of equipment must…?
Retiain theor characteristics qualities under normal use conditions
Food temperature measureing devices may not have glass unless?
Encased in a shatterproof coating.
How is fixed equipment cleaned?
Cleaned and sanitized using pressure spray method.
Food temperature devices scaled only in Celcius or dually scaled must be accuarate to what degree?
±1℃
Food temperature devices scaled only in Fahrenheit are accurate to what degree?
±2℉
Devices scaled in Celcius or dually are accurate to what degree?
±1.5℃
Devices scaled only in fahrenheit are accurate to what degree?
± 3℉
Pressure for the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse will have increments of how many kPa and should be how accurate?
Increments of 7 kPa
Accurate to ±14 kPa
What is ventilation used to remove?
Dust, grease, humidity, heat, smoke, and odor.
Vending machine are equipped with what type of door?
Self closing door/cover
Where should temperature measuring devices be located?
In the warmest part of a mechanically refridgerated unit and the coolest part of a hot food storage unit