Food handler all questions and answers, also examinations with answers.

How long can foods safely remain in the Danger Zone during preparation? 4 hours Refrigerated chili needs to be reheated quickly and to the proper temperature before hot holding. Which is the correct way to reheat potentially hazardous food? Reheat to 165F or hotter within 2 hours A handwashing sin...

what does it mean to have a person in charge (pic) in your facility? it means there is always someone available to help who is well-versed in food safety. when someone gets sick from eating food contaminated with germs or toxins it is called foodborne illness what 2 things do food inspectors look ...

Approved source Where food that is sold or given away to the public is made. Approved sources are regulated by the government and inspected for food safety. Bacteria Germs that Are found on and on food that can make you sick. Contamination When something dangerous gets into food. Cross- contamina...

Statistics of food related illnesses 48,000,000 people become ill 128,000 hospitalized, 3000 or more die What are the 3 food hazards? Physical, chemical, biological name the Big 5 bacteria: Shigella, E. coli, Salmonella viruses: Hepatitis A, Norovirus

What makes people sick from food Physical-objects found in food, biological-germs, chemical-poisonous substance 4 causes of food Bourne illness bacteria-grows in food, moisture, and temperature, virusesspread not by washing food, parasites- tiny bugs living in fish meat, killed at intense cold o...

for how long must shellfish tags be kept in the department 90 days what is a a glue board? control device for use in the store, proper storage containers are made of? stainless steel & copper what is the temp danger zone according to the 2009 FDA food code 41 F and 135 f

What are three hazards people can get sick from? -physical -biological -chemical What are foodborne illnesses? Sicknesses caused from not washing your hands or not cooking to the proper temperature. What are potentially hazardous foods? Foods that are more likely than others to support the rapid...

Personal hygiene: (Why is it important to wear light clothing) •Shows dirt more easily, dirt which may contain microorganisms Why is it important to wear a hair-net?: Who is expempt: •It's to ensure that no hair gets anywhere near or on food •Those who solely wait on tables are exempt (...

if a food handler has been vomiting or has diarrhea, they should call in sick and don't return until the symptoms have been gone for at least 24 hours after washing, rising and drying hands, its recommended that a food handler turn off the faucet with a paper towel which is not a physical hazard ...

Potentially Hazardous foods any food that supports the rapid growth of microorganisms Three thermometers used for measuring food temperature Bi-metallic stem (0-220), thermocouple, thermistor(digital) Raw Shell Eggs Temperature 45 F Smoked Fish Temperature 38 F or below because of the bacteria Cl...

What is Cross Contamination? Transferring of pathogens from one surface to another How can you prevent Cross Contamination? By cleaning and sanitizing What are the three types of hazards that make food unsafe? Biological, Chemical, and Physical What is Time-Temperature abuse? Leaving food out too...

in the two stage cooling method, what is the maximum amount of time allowed for stage one (cooling food from 135 to 70 degrees F)? 2 hours which is true about salmonella bacteria? they are not common cause of illness they are naturally found in animals they are a common cause of food allergies ...

Group responsible for enforcing Heath Canada standards for safety and nutritional quality of food sold in Canada The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) What are the responsibilites of the CFIA? (4) - Inspection of manufacturing plants in which food will be shipped across provincial and intern...

Food safety the practice of eliminating harmful agents from food, preventing food contamination, and ensuring that food is fit for consumption. Food safety policy a statement that lists the manner in which an establishment will maintain a food-safe environment. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) r...