Food Handlers License Test LATEST SOLUTION 2024 RATED GRADE A+
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Food Handlers License Tst
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Food Handlers License Tst
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 bacter...
Food Handlers License Test LATEST
SOLUTION 2024 RATED GRADE A+
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 Clostridium botulinum
All Refrigerated Food except eggs/smoked fish Temperature
41 F or below
Reasons Canned Products Must be Rejected
dents in seams, swelling, severe rust, leakage or no label. Home-
canned foods are unacceptable
Vacuum Packaging of any food product in retail food establishment is
Prohibited by law unless special authorization is obtained through
the Department of Health
FIFO
First In First Out- used to implement date products
All Food must be stored at least
6 inches off the floor
To Prevent Cross Contamination
raw food must be placed under cooked food
Food for storage must be covered and stored in
Vermin-proof containers
The Three Main Food Hazards
physical, chemical, biological
Physical Hazards
glass fragments, metal etc.
Chemical Hazards
pesticide, cleaning agents, prescription medicine
Biological Hazards
bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi
Pathogenic bacteria
no change in appearance, taste or smell
4 phases of bacteria growth
Lag, Log, Stationary and Death
the most rapid growth of bacteria
Log phase
6 factors that affect growth of bacteria
, Food, Acidity, Temperature Danger Zone, Time, Oxygen, and Moisture
(FATTOM)
Viruses
cannot reproduce in food, rather they use food to get inside the body
Hepatitis A and norovirus
2 viruses that typically contaminate our food supply through fecal
contaminated waters or food
Trichinella Spiralis
food-borne parasite founded in under-cooked pork and can be
eliminated by cooking pork to 150F for 5 minutes
Anisaki Simplex
food-borne parasite found in marine fish
Salmonella Enteritidis
associated with raw poultry and raw shell eggs
How to avoid Clostridium Perfringes
rapid cooling, rapid heating, and avoid preparing foods
Staphylococcal
food intoxication bacteria carried by human beings. It can be
prevented by good personal hygiene and avoiding bare hands with
ready-to-eat food.
How to avoid E-Coli
cook hamburgers and ground meats at 158F
Clostridium Botulinum
caused a disease called Botulism. This bacteria is associated with
home-canned foods, swollen cans, smoked fish, garlic and il, and any
foods in an anaerobic environment
Ciguatera Intoxication
occurs during warn weather when red algae is eaten by small fish.
Predators then eat the small fish. Humans become sick once they eat
the predatory fish
Scombroid Poisoning
occurs from eating certain fish with high levels of histamines due to
time and temperature abuse
3 methods for defrosting frozen foods
refrigerate them, place under cold water, or microwave oven
Poultry, stuffed meat and stuffing Temperature
165 F
Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Lamb, and other meats Temperature
140 F
All hot foods stored in hot-holding unit must be held at
140 F
How to rapid cool foods
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