PREVMED 1 Flashcards
. Who establishes a Person in Charge (PIC) or is the PIC?
Food Service Establishment Manager
What will the PIC demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of?
- Foodborne disease prevention, application of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, and requirements of the Tri-service Food Code manual.
What are the reportable symptoms
Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Jaundice
- Sore throat WITH A FEVER
- A lesion containing pus such as a boil or an infected wound that is open or draining
If someone has a reportable lesion, what are some interventions they can take that allows them to remain working
Impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a single use glove is worn OVER the impermeable cover
If someone has a reportable lesion, what are some interventions they can take that allows them to remain working
Impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a single use glove is worn OVER the impermeable cover
For someone who was diagnosed with Salmonella Typhi and working with a Highly Susceptible population (HSP) will you exclude or restrict them?
exclude
. For someone diagnosed with an exposure to a Food Borne Illness and working with a non-hsp will they be excluded or restricted?
- *REMEMBER: Restricted means they can work in the galley still but not around food and Exclude is nowhere near the facility.**
- Restricted (For both HSP and non-HSP)
If diagnosed with Shigella spp. and the person is asymptomatic and working in a HSP exclude or restrict?
Exclude (Restrict if non-hsp)
If diagnosed with a sore throat and has a fever and working in a non-hsp?
Restrict (Exclude if HSP)
. If someone has been diagnosed with HEP A and is attempting to remove exclusions, what must be provided?
PIC obtains approval from the REGULATORY AUTHORITY and one of the conditions has been met.
For removing Salmonella (S. Typhi) exclusions how many stool samples must be provided?
3 negative stool samples
For removing exclusions from a person diagnosed with Shigella spp. how many stool samples must be provided
2 Negative stool samples
How long are you required to wash your hands?
At least 20 seconds in a designated hand washing sink
After washing your hands, what are approved methods of drying?
Disposable paper towels OR heated hand dryers
Alcohol based hand sanitizers shall contain a minimum of what percent of ethyl alcohol content?
60% and be used in accordance with label instructions
What is the authorized finger nail length for food service workers?
1/4 inch
What type of jewelry is authorized?
- Plain ring wedding band. May not wear jewelry on their arms and hands.
Is recipe tasting authorized?
Yes, but the employee shall use a clean sanitized utensil and use only ONCE, Taste the food away from the food being cooked to avoid contamination
What are the 5 CDC foodborne illness risk factors?
a. food from unsafe sources
b. inadequate cooking
c. improper holding/temp time
d. contaminated equipment/ cross contamination
e. poor personal hygiene.
Refresher training for food employees must be conducted within 12 months of reporting but no earlier than how many days?
30 days
How many hours of food sanitation refresher training is required?
4 hours
Supervisor training is valid for what time period?
5 years max
New food service employees shall receive a min. of 4 hours of initial food training within how many days of hire?
30 days
Who maintains an original or a copy of a food employee certification document?
Maintained at the Food establishment where the employee works
What are the requirements for food presentation
Must be unadulterated and honestly presented
Who approves game animal ante-mortum and post-mortum?
Army Vet techs
How is package food labeled?
As specified in law
What is the temperature for receiving Refrigerated/temperature control foods?
41 degrees F (5C) or below
Raw eggs can be received at what temperature?
45 degrees F
TCS food that is cooked shall be received at what temperature?
135 degrees F
In regards to shellstock, on the harvesters tag or label what is the most important information that must be present?
- Harvesters ID #
- Date of Harvesting
. How long is the harvesters tag or label kept on file?
90 days
What is the requirements for juice?
- Be obtained from a processor with a HACCP system
- Must be obtained pasteurized
Who can approve bare hand contact with ready to eat foods?
- Regulatory Authority
- Employees will minimize bare hand and arm contact with food that is not ready-to-eat
When disinfecting Fresh Fruit and Vegetables what are the solution requirements?
50 to 200 ppm Free available Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite) with a pH of 6.0-7.5
- Completely immerse for 1 minute
Cloths in use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry out containers that occur as food is being served in shall be?
Maintained dry and used for no other purpose
How often are dry cloths laundered?
Between uses and free from food debris and when visibly soiled
Cloths in use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be?
Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution
- Laundered Daily
In regards to food storage how far off the ground is it required to be?
At least 6 inches
Define food borne illness
Illness carried or transmitted to people by food
Define Foodborne illness outbreak
An incident where two or more people experience the same illness after eating the same food
What is a foodborne infection
An illness caused by consuming food that contains living disease-causing organism
What is foodborne intoxication?
An illness caused by consuming foods containing a hazardous chemical or toxin
What bacteria cannot be destroyed
Spore forming bacteria
What bacteria is easily destroyed with cooking?
Non spore forming bacteria
What are some spore forming bacteria?
Clostridium perfringes
- Bacillus cereus
- Clostridium botulinum
What are the symptoms of clostridium botulinum and what foods is it commonly found in?
Dizziness, SOB, headache, double vision
- Found in Canned foods
. What are some non-spore forming bacteria?
Campylobacter jujuni - commonly found in raw poultry/ raw milk
What is a toxin?
Naturally occurring biological toxins that are not caused by the presence of microorganisms
What is ciguatoxin caused by and what are the symptoms?
Fish toxin from toxic algae
- Symptoms: Nausea, diarrhea, dizziness and SOB
What is the symptoms of scombroid?
Dizziness, rash, hives, SOB, peppery taste, itching, teary eyes
- Toxin originating from histamine released by fish
What are the top two risk factors of contracting a foodborne illness?
Improper holding temps
- Poor personal hygiene
What are the three food safety hazards?
Biological, chemical and physical
What food safety hazard is most likely to cause a FBI?
Biological
What does FATTOM stand for
- Food, acidity, temperature, time, oxygen and moisture
- These are the elements that disease causing bacteria need to multiply
What is the temperature danger zone?
- 41 degrees F to 135 degrees F
If TCS remain in the temperature zone for how many hours or longer, will microorganisms grow?
4 hours or longer
What are the four phases of bacterial growth?
Lag phase, log phase, stationary phase, and decline phase
What happens in the lag, log, stationary and decline phase?
Lag: bacteria exhibit little or no growth
- Log: Bacteria doubles
- Stationary: Number of new bacteria being produced equals the number of organisms that are dying off.
- Decline phase: Bacteria dies off quickly
What are the signs that frozen TCS foods have been thawed or frozen?
Ice crystals
- Wet packaging
- Product is discolored
How long can leftovers be retained and can they be frozen?
Up to 72 hours if chilled
- Freezing is prohibiting
. What percentage of lead solder is authorized for contact with food?
less than 0.2 percent
Is the use of copper authorized with food contact?
Use in limitation
What is approved as food contact surfaces?
Stainless steel
Where will temperature measuring devices be placed?
Warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit
- Coolest part of a hot food storage unit
When manually warewashing how many compartments shall be provided?
3 compartments
- Wash, rinse, sanitize
- 110F, 120F and 171F
Is the use of a two compartment sink authorized?
- If PIC has it approved by a regulatory authority
Any time a chemical sanitizer is used, what must be provided?
Testing kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L or ppm of sanitizing solutions and a temperature measuring device
For counter top or table mounted equipment what is the clearance?
at least 4 inches between the floor and equipment
Floor mounted equipment shall be how far from the deck?
6 inches above the floor and equipment
If foodservice equipment or utensils do not meet NSF international standards but are approved as specified, is serviceable and does not present a hazard. Who can approve the use?
Regulatory authority
. If iodine is used in warewashing equipment what temp. Should it be?
68 degrees
. How often are ice machines cleaned and sanitized?
at least every 30 days
How often is ice machine water and air filters replaced?
At least once every 6 months and documented in a log
How long can tongs remain on the serving line?
8 hours for consumer self service utensils
How often should ice tea dispensers be cleaned?
at least every 24 hours
After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in what?
Hot water manual operations: 3rd sink, at least 30 seconds
Mechanical wash: cycle through and achieve utensil surface temp of 160 degrees F
How often are wet-wiping cloths laundered?
Daily
Dry cloth- as needed to prevent contamination of food
What is the proper way to dry utensils?
Shall be air dried or used after adequate draining
Who ensures that the facility is testing the drinking water?
Medical authority or designated authority
Who is responsible for ensuring chlorine residual of bulk supplied potable water is tested and how often is bulk water tested?
Food service managers
tested daily
What is the desired temperature range of a hand washing sink?
100F to 120F
What sign or poster shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees?
Hand washing sign
10 Foot candles are used in what spaces?
dry food storage areas
walk-in fridge
20 foot candles are used in what areas?
handwashing
warewashing
toilet rooms
utensil storage
50 foot candles are used in what locations?
Where workers are working with knives, slicers, grinders, or saws
Where safety is a factor
What fire extinguisher is used to fight grease, gas, and solvents?
Red square B
How should wet mops be stored to dry?
Angled head down
What is the most common type of cockroach and how are they identified?
German
Strong oily odor
droppings appear like pepper