Unit 4 Conducting Evaluations Flashcards
Who is responsible for ensuring the food facility operations comply with the foodborne
disease outbreak preventive measures listed in the Tri-Service Food Code?
Person in charge
Any person who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food
contact surfaces in any way
food employee
Adding raw ingredients to foods already cooked is an example of which contributing factor
to foodborne disease outbreaks?
Cross contamination of foods
What is the required temperatures and times for eggs, fish, and red meat?
145 F (ALL PARTS)
15 seconds
What is the required temperatures and times for beef roasts and corned beef?
145 F (INTERNALLY)
3 minutes
What is the required temperatures and times for pork, ratite, comminuted fish and meats (like hamburger), injected meats, and
immediate service eggs?
155 F (INTERNALLY)
15 seconds
What is the required temperatures and times for any poultry, stuffed foods, or reheated
leftovers?
165 F (INTERNALLY)
15 seconds
What is the required temperatures and times for animal origin food cooked in a microwave?
165 F (ALL PARTS)
Stand covered for 2 minutes
The internal temperature of cold food needs to be at or below what °F to prevent the growth of
most pathogenic microorganisms?
41
Potentially hazardous hot food needs to be kept at what °F or higher to prevent the growth of
pathogenic microorganisms?
135
Who is the first line of defense in preventing foodborne disease outbreaks?
food employees
This person not only manages facility operations but is
also the critical link between PH and the food employees
person-in-charge (PIC)
What organization establishes the criteria for the type and frequency of medical examinations that are required for food service employees?
Aerospace Medicine Council
Which statement best describes hand-washing procedures that food employees should
follow to prevent the spread of disease?
Vigorously rub hands and arms with soap and water for 20 seconds
What is the dangerous temperature zone?
41°F to 135°F
Which method of thawing potentially hazardous food prior to cooking is the least preferred?
In a rapid thaw cabinet.
At least how many inches above the floor should foods be stored to provide for easier
cleaning?
6
At least how many inches from the ceiling should food be stored?
18
At least how many inches from the wall should food be stored?
4
The purpose of a cleaning agent is to
lift soil from the surface being cleaned and keep it suspended
A cleaning agent needs to fit the needs of the facility and be stable, noncorrosive, and
nontoxic
There are three main types of cleaning agents: alkaline, acid, and
abrasive