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Public Health Journeyman: Volume 3
Air Force Upgrade Training/OJT
105
Medical
Professional
11/25/2013

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Bacteria grouped in grape-like clusters are called
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Staphylococcus
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The primary method of yeast reproduction is
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budding
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The first growth phase for bacteria is
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lag
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The growth phase that exhibits a significant increase in the number of bacteria is
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log
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The primary cause for spoilage of fruits is
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mold
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The natural microbial inhibitor lactoferrin is found in
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milk
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Falculative microorgansims are
Definition
microorgansims that can grow with or without oxygen in the environment
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Which one of the temperature growth ranges of bacteria is only in the low temperature range?
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psychrophiles
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After a reaction is over, enzymes are
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left unchanged and unharmed
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Hydrolysis or oxidation in meats is caused by
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oxygen reacting with fats
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Putrefaction spoilage in meats is caused by
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bacteria reacting with amino acids
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The greening defect that takes the longest to be noticeable on a product is
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surface greening
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Fishy odor in waterfoods is caused by
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trimethylamine in the product
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Most spoilage of vegetables is caused by
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bacteria
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A product is considered commercially sterile at a temperature of
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105°C
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The UHT for pasteurizing milk is where
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milk is heated to 207°F for three seconds
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The foods most commonly preserved by solar drying are
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fruits, fish and rice
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The dose of radiation that achieves commercial sterilization of food products is
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15 KGy
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One way of controlling respiration, using a controlled atmosphere, in a storage warehouse is by
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increasing carbon dioxide
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Nitrates and nitrites are added to foods, such as meats, to
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fix the color
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When meats are undercured, they are
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brown or grayish-green
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To prevent mold and yeast growth on pickles, yogurt, and orange juice, add
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sorbic acid
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A hermetic container is a
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container that does not allow gases and vapors into the contents
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A can defect that is not classified as critical is a
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dent
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A can with a defect, where at least one side is flattened or collapsed, is called a
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paneled can
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Which defect is a dark gray discoloration on the tin part of the can that looks like a galvanized container?
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spangling
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The type of refrigeration most often used in restaurants and grocery stores is
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room cooling
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Freezer burn is a condition where there is a
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lower humidity in the atmosphere causing the product to lose water
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The wall clearance for dry storage food items stored in a warehouse is how many inches?
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6 to 8
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The sanitary compliance rating a company must have to be listed in FDA's Interstate Milk Shipper's List is
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90%
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Which publication do you check to determine if a shipment of milk is from an apporved source?
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Sanitation Compliance and Enforcement Rating of Interstate Milk Shippers List
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The two documents published by the USDA are the Dairy Plants Surveyed and Approved for US Department of Agriculture (USDA)Grading Service adn the
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Meat and Poultry Inspection Directory
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The round USDA wholesomeness stamp indicates that products
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are from an approved source
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A yield grade is
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an estimate of the amount of lean meat to fat and bone
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Two types of of contracts DeCA use to purchase food products are
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BDAs and ROAs
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The main reason prime vendor contracts were developed was to
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reduce costs and improve food quality
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What type of AAFES contract contains fixed prices for all products listed?
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negotiated
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What type AAFES contract requires local vendors to sell brand name products?
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delivery order
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What class of inspection is a receipt of government-owned foods?
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5
Term
What class of inspection is a receipt inspection of nonappropriated funds?
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8
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If Class 4 foods are found to be unwholesome, they are
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rejected
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Which items are Group I foods?
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eggs
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Group III foods are inspected
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monthly
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At least how many internal product temperatures must be taken upon receipt of food items?
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3
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Accept or reject itmes, based on a receipt inspection, is determined by the
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accountable officer
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What are normal projections or extending an inspection test date (ITD) or approximate keeping time (AKT)?
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90 to 120 days
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Who must be advised when approximate keeping times (AKT) are adjusted?
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property custodian
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What must you do first if a potential contract nonconformance is detected for product internal temperatures?
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calibrate your theremometer
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How often are open package inspections (OPI) performed when conducting full inspection procedures?
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every inspection
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To report nonconformances, use
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DD Form 1232
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What is the most frequently purchased grade for produce?
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US Number 1
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What class of inspection is performed prior to shipment of subsistance?
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6
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What class of inspection is performed when storage conditions have been less than ideal?
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biased sampling
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A warranty inspection is usually initiated
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by finding excessive defects
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A grand lot is
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two or more lots of like quality
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Lots of unknown storage and inspection history are known as
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isolated lots
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Products that meet or exceed the rejection number for surveillance inspections
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require further inspection
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The rate of deterioration of chilled and frozen foods is dependent upon what factor?
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storage conditions
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What class of inspection is conducted on foods in storage?
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9
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Class 9 inspections of perishable foods are conducted
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every 90 days
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What appendix of DPSC Handbook 4155.2, Inspection of Operational Rations, is used for MRE rations?
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A
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A grandlot method of inspection is used for MRE rations inspection
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during a surveillance inspection
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What condition code is used for MRE rations that are unserviceable without reworking or special instrutions for correcting the problem?
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Code H
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Besides reporting the condition code, remaining shelf life, and other comments as needed, what other information is given to the accountable officer when reporting on the inspection of MRE rations?
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Summary of package integrity
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When DeCA customers have a product complaint, they complete
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DeCA Form 40-45
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When a complaint form is completed by the medical food inspector, a copy goes to the
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commissary officer
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To be considered safe for consumption, pork must be heated to an internal temperature of at least
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155°F for 15 seconds
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Adding raw ingredients to foods already cooked is an example of which contributing factor to foodborne disease outbreaks?
Definition
Cross contamination of foods
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What is the most frequently occurring factor contributing to a foodborne disease outbreak?
Definition
improper holding temperatures
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Which statement best describes handwashing procedures that food employees should follow to prevent the spread of disease?
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Vigorously rub hands and arms with soap and water for 20 seco
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Which method of thawing potentially hazardous food prior to cooking is the least preferred?
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Under running water
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At least how far above the floor should foods be stored to provide for easier cleaning?
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6 inches
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The term sanitized is defined as the
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reduction of the microbial contamination of an object or surface
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When sanitizing with hot water, the food contact surface must reach what minimum temperature in order to kill most disease-causing microorganisms?
Definition
160°F
Term
Who may add requirements for mobile food facilities if a public health hazard exists?
Definition
MTF commander
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When, if ever, may normal metal utensils be used for preparing foods and serving them to patrons of a mobile food facility?
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When they can be washed and sanitized properly
Term
Temporary food facilities operate in conjunction with a single event or celebration, but normally for a period of no more than
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14 days
Term
Which statement meets the requirements for dairy products in an approved vending machine?
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Code, and removed by the manufacturer's expiration date
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What form do you use to record vending machine inspections?
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AF Form 661
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What is the primary reason why hospital kitchens differ from other food facilities?
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Hospital patients are more susceptible to a foodborne disease outbreak
Term
What is the best location for a kitchen grease trap in a food facility?
Definition
on a wall with access to the outside
Term
How many months is the shelf life for frozen commercial dinners (in prime condition) when used for military in-flight feeding?
Definition
6
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Who is respinsible for sampling the water aboard commercial aircraft that are under contract with the Air Force?
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bioenvironmental engineering section
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What is the policy regarding the frequency of public health inspections of locally assigned aircraft?
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inspection frequency is determined locally by the Aeromedical Council
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Which type of off-base inspection is designed to evaluate facilites that request to sell food products to the government?
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initial
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After an establishment gains approval to sell its product to a base, it must continue to be inspected at a frequency established by the Aerospace Medicine Council. What are these inspections
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Routine
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What is your main concern when conducting a sanitation evaluation of a public facility?
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evaluating items that directly affect the health of the workers and patrons
Term
When is the most apprrpriate time to have a child development facility sprayed with insecticides or pesticides to control insects and rodents?
Definition
immediately after closing for the day
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Who decides the type and frequency of physical exams given to barbers and beauty shop employees?
Definition
Aerospace Medicine Council
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Instruments that are used to shave patrons or give manicures and pedicures must be cleaned
Definition
and disinfected after each patron
Term
What is the first step in breaking the chain of disease transmission in child development centers?
Definition
good personal hygiene of workers and children
Term
Which of these concerns is most important when evaluating a base laundry facility?
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flow of linens through the facility
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During an evaluation of a base family services facility, your main concern should be the
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procedures for cleaning and sanitizing reusable items
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When would public health conduct an inspection of private living quarters on base?
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if requested by the occupant or the base commander
Term
At least how often should you evaluate base public facilities?
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annually
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Who can decrease the frequency of evaluation for base public facilities?
Definition
Aerospace Medicine Council
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The FDA Food Code applies to which activities?
Definition
appropriated and nonappropriated funds
Term
Which DeCA directive covers the prohibition of tobacco use by employees and the requirements for a self-inspection program?
Definition
40-3, Meat Department Operations
Term
Which publication describes the responsibilities of the public health office to provide medical evaluations to AAFES facilities?
Definition
ESR 1-2
Term
Which if these statements best applies to your starting point for an evaluation of a facility?
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select a starting point at random at each time
Term
What form do you use to document a food facility sanitation evaluation?
Definition
AF Form 977
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What type of information do you put in the first part of your report to describe discrepancies founf during an evaluation?
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identification of the problem
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A food facility sanitation evaluation rating of marginal stems from almost the same criteria as a satisfactory rating. What most distinguishes a marginal rating?
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repeat discrepancies found from the previous inspection
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If you find a discrepancy during a walk-through evaluation of a food facility, document it on
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the back of the previous AF Form 977
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How can you help uphold your public health unit's credibility int he health care arena?
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be consistent with all of the ratings given
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