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Food Handlers test
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09/03/2008

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what are the three germs that cause food born illness?
Definition
Bacteria, viuses, parasites.
Term
food born illnesses are more likely to affect people who are:
Definition
Younger than 5
older than 65
pregnant
immune compromised
Term
what is a physical hazard?
Definition
hard or soft objects that can cause injury.
Term
What is a chemical hazard?
Definition
poisonous substances that occur naturally or are added during food handling.
Term
What is a Biological Hazard?
Definition
Germs that cant be seen without a microscope.
Term
What are the 8 potentially hazardous foods?
Definition
1. meat, fish, seafood, and eggs
2. dairy products
3. cooked starches such as rice beans and pasta
4. cooked veggies
5. tofu
6. sprouts
7. cut melons
8. garlic or herbs bottled in oil.
Term
What is the danger zone?
Definition
41-140
Term
what are the top three food safety defenses
Definition
1. food personnel hygiene
2. food cooked or held at the correct temps
3. prevention of cross contanination
Term
what are the four hand washing steps?
Definition
1. get your hands wet
2. apply soap and scrub for at least 10-15 seconds
3. rinse hands
4. dry hands with paper towel
Term
how long can food be at room temp?
Definition
for up to two hours
Term
at what temp is hot holding?
Definition
140 and hotter
Term
must cook to 165
Definition
poultry

stuffed foods

casseroles

all products cooked in microwave

all reheated potentially hazardous foods
Term
must cook to 155
Definition
hamburger

sausage
Term
must cook to 145
Definition
eggs

fish

beef

pork
Term
must be 140
Definition
vegetables

packaged ready to eat foods (hot dogs and canned foods)
Term
at what temp is cold holding?
Definition
41 degrees or colder
Term
What are the three ways you can thaw food?
Definition
1. refrigerator

2. submerged under cold water

3. as part of the cooking process in the microwave
Term
what are the 3 cooling methods?
Definition
1. shallow pan

2. size reduction

3. time and temp monitored
Term
what are the six steps to washing dishes by hand?
Definition
1. clean
2. scrape
3. wash
4. rinse
5. sanitize
6. air dry
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