Safe Plates Modules 4 & 5

Do you wash chicken before preparing it?

• Yes

• No

The presence of substances in food that can be harmful to humans is called what?

• Cross-contamination

• Contamination

If I want to store food in the fridge, what would be the correct order from the top shelf to the bottom shelf?

• Raw Turkey, cooked broccoli, ground beef

• Ground beef, raw turkey, cooked broccoli

• Cooked broccoli, Ground beef, Raw Turkey

Where should uncooked rice be stored?

• Bottom shelf of the fridge

• Dry, cool space

• Humid space

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