Safe Plates Module 4

What is the difference between contamination and cross- contamination?

• Contamination is the transfer of a harmful substance from one food item to another, usually from raw to cooked or ready-to-eat food

• Contamination is the presence of substances in food that can be harmful to humans

• Cross-Contamination is the presence of substances in food that can be harmful to humans

What is NOT a way cross-contamination can occur?

• Improperly cleaned and sanitized prep areas, equipment, utensils

• Improperly stored food and chemicals

• Clean hands and good hygiene

• Standing or dripping water

What should NOT be stored in ice machines?

• Food

• Utensils

• Containers

• All the above

How often should serving utensils be changed out with cleaned sanitized utensils at buffets?

• Every hour

• Every 2 hours

• Every 1/2 hour

• Every 4 hours

When at a buffet you should use a clean plate and your spoon to serve yourself.

• True

• False

What is one of the most important things to do when storing food?

• Make sure food is stored when it is convient

• Label containers with contents and date

• Store foods from dry foods to frozen foods

What foods should be on the 2nd shelf of the refrigerator?

• Fish and eggs

• Poultry

• Ground Meat

• Produce

What foods should NOT be on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator?

• Poultry, chicken, and turkey

• Ground meat

• RTE foods

• Fish or Eggs

Utensils used with non-TCS foods can be stored:

• In a clean, protected location

• Both answers

• In food containers if handle remains above the food