The Flow of Food: Preparation Flashcards
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for seafood?
A. 135°F or higher for 15 seconds
B. 145°F or higher for 15 seconds
C. 155°F or higher for 15 seconds
D. 165°F or higher for 15 seconds
B. 145°F or higher for 15 seconds
Food must be cooled from 135° to ________within 2 hours.
A, 80°F
B. 45°F
C. 70°F
D. 41°F
C. 70°F
Which method is a safe way to thaw food?
A. As part of the cooking process
B. Under running water at 125°F or higher
C. Submerged in a sink of standing water at 70°F
D. On the counter at room temperature
A. As part of the cooking process
Food being cooled must pass quickly through which temperature range to reduce pathogen growth?
A. 65°F to 20°F
B. 125°F to 70°F
C. 180°F to 130°F
D. 220°F to 195°F
B. 125°F to 70°F
What food item does the FDA advise against offering on a children’s menu?
A. Rare cheeseburger
B. Cheese pizza
C. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
D. Fried shrimp
A. Rare cheeseburger
What is the time and temperature for cooking Poultry?
165°F for 15 seconds
What is the time and temperature for cooking ground beef?
155°F for 15 seconds
What is the time and temperature for cooking seafood?
145° for 15 seconds
What is the time and temperature for cooking roast?
145° for 4 minutes
What is the time and temperature for cooking fruits and vegetables?
135°F
What is the time and temperature for cooking stuffed meats or pastas?
165°F for 15 seconds
What is the time and temperature for cooking injected meat?
155°F for 15 seconds
What is the time and temperature for cooking steak?
145°F for 15 seconds
What is the time and temperature for cooking grains?
135°F
What is the time and temperature for cooking dishes that include previously cooked TCS ingredients?
165°F for 15 seconds
What is the time and temperature for cooking shell eggs that will be hot-held for service?
155°F for 15 seconds
What is the time and temperature for cooking shell eggs that will be served immediately?
145°F for 15 seconds
What is the time and temperature for cooking meat, seafood, poultry, and eggs in the microwave?
165°
What is the maximum water temperature allowed when thawing food under running water?
A. 70°F
B. 65°F
C. 60°F
D. 55°F
A. 70°F
What must food handlers do to food immediately after thawing it in the microwave oven?
A. Hold it
B. Cook it
C. Cool it
D. Freeze it
B. Cook it
What can occur if prep tables are not cleaned and sanitized between uses?
A. Off flavors in food
B. Cross-contamination
C. Toxic-metal poisoning
D. Time-temperature abuse
B. Cross-contamination
A food handler thaws several frozen turkeys on a prep table. What is the danger that this poses to the food?
A. Off flavors in food
B. Cross-contamination
C. Toxic-metal poisoning
D. Time-temperature abuse
D. Time-temperature abuse
A food handler pulled a hotel pan of tuna salad from the cooler and used it to prepare six tuna salad sandwiches. What is the problem with this situation?
A. Cross-contamination
B. Poor personal hygiene
C. Time-temperature abuse
D. Poor cleaning and sanitizing
C. Time-temperature abuse
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for stuffed pork chops?
A. 135°F for 15 seconds
B. 145°F for 15 seconds
C. 155°F for 15 seconds
D. 165°F for 15 seconds
D. 165°F for 15 seconds
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for eggs, meat, poultry, and seafood cooked in a microwave oven?
A. 135°F
B. 145°F
C. 155°F
D. 165°F
D. 165°F
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for eggs that will be hot-held for service?
A. 135°F for 15 seconds
B. 145°F for 15 seconds
C. 155°F for 15 seconds
D. 165°F for 15 seconds
C. 155°F for 15 seconds
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?
A. 135°F for 15 seconds
B. 145°F for 15 seconds
C. 155°F for 15 seconds
D. 165°F for 15 seconds
C. 155°F for 15 seconds
Which food should not be offered on a children’s menu: a rare hamburger, fried chicken tenders, grilled cheese sandwich, or spaghetti with meat sauce?
A. Rare hamburger
B. Fried chicken tenders
C. Grilled cheese sandwich
D. Spaghetti with meat sauce
A. Rare hamburger
A food handler can cool a stockpot of clam chowder by placing it into a
A. Cooler
B. Freezer
C. Sink of ice water
D. Cold-holding unit
C. Sink of ice water
What temperature must TCS food be reheated to if it will be hot-held?
A. 135°F for 15 seconds
B. 145°F for 15 seconds
C. 155°F for 15 seconds
D. 165°F for 15 seconds
D. 165°F for 15 seconds
A food handler is reheating commercially processed cheese sticks, which will be hot-held on a buffet. What temperature must the cheese sticks be reheated to?
A. 135°F for 15 seconds
B. 145°F for 15 seconds
C. 155°F for 15 seconds
D. 165°F for 15 seconds
A. 135°F for 15 seconds
When reheating partially cooked food for service, what minimum internal temperature must be reached?
A. 135°F for 15 seconds
B. 145°F for 15 seconds
C. 155°F for 15 seconds
D. 165°F for 15 seconds
D. 165°F for 15 seconds