SS Chapter 8 Temps Check

What is the maximum water temperature allowed when thawing food under running water?

• 55°F

• 70°F

• 65°F

• 60°F

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for stuffed pork chops?

• 165°F for <1 second

• 135°F

• 145°F for 15 seconds

• 155°F for 17 seconds

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for eggs, meat, poultry and seafood cooked in a microwave oven?

• 165°F

• 135°F

• 145°F

• 155°F

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for eggs that will be hot-held for service?

• 165°F for <1 second

• 135°F

• 145°F for 15 seconds

• 155°F for 17 seconds

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?

• 165°F for <1 second

• 135°F

• 145°F for 15 seconds

• 155°F for 17 seconds

What temperature must TCS food be reheated to if it will be hot-held?

• 165°F for <1 second

• 135°F

• 145°F for 15 seconds

• 155°F for 17 seconds

A minimum internal temperature of 155°F for 15 seconds is appropriate for ____________.

• hamburgers

• turkey burgers

• lasagna

• pork chops

A minimum safe cooking temperature of 165°F for 15 seconds is NOT required for ___________________.

• meat-stuff pasta

• microwave-cooked foods

• hot turkey sausage

• ostrich meat

Food operations in a nursing home that prepare and serve eggs for immediate service are permitted to do so when ______________________.

• eggs are cooked to 140°F for 15 seconds

• eggs are cooked to 145°F for 15 seconds

• a consumer advisory is posted in plain sight in the dining room

• eggs are cooked to 135°F for 15 seconds

When cooking TCS food using a microwave, which step is NOT accurate?

• Serve within 30 seconds to ensure that the food items stay hot for service

• Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F for 15 seconds

• Rotate foods at least once midway through the cooking process

• Cover foods to retain moisture