Sanitation Hazards and Procedures Flashcards
foodborne illness
a disease transmitted by food
biological hazards
bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, fish toxins
aeorbic bacteria
needs oxygen
anarobic bacteria
exist without bacteria
facultative bacteria
bacteria that can grow either with or without oxygen
spore
a reproductive cell with a hard, protective coating; super cell
temperature danger zone
41 degrees - 135 degrees
temperature danger zone for no more than
4 cumulative hours
FATTOM
food, acidity, temperature, time, oxygen, moisture
kills viruses
high heat
mot common fungi
mold
parasite
an organism that feeds in a living host
chemical hazards
metals, agricultural and kitchen chemicals
physical hazards
glass, staples, meal hazards, toothpicks
food allergens
the naturally occurring proteins that cause allergic reactions
most common food allergens
-milk and dairy products
-eggs and egg products
-fish and shellfish
-wheat
-soy and soy products
-peanuts and tree nuts
-seeds
-tree nuts
USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture - helps keep food supply safe
FDA
Food and Drug Administration - helps keep food supple safe
3 ways to thaw frozen food
under cold water, in refrigerator, cook directly from frozen state
poultry cook temp
internal temp of 165 degrees
hot held eggs, ground meats, and fish cook temp
internal temp of 155 degrees
whole muscle meats, fish, raw eggs cook temp
internal temp of 135 degrees
hot holding foods (warmer at gas station)
at least 135 degrees
cooling procedure
shallow pan until cool, hot food in ice bath until cool, blast chiller (do not put hot food in a sealed container in the refrigerator)
reheat food
165 degrees and only one time
clean
remove visible, dirt, grime, or pieces of food
sanitize
kills the unseen (pathogens)
3 compartment sink
hot soapy water, hot water for rinsing, sanitizer
Pest Control Operator
licensed professional who uses safe, current methods to prevent and control pests
Health Inspector
city, county, or state staff member who conducts foodservice inspections. health inspectors are also known as sanitarian health officials, and environmental health specialists