Most Missed ?'s from Ch 5-9

Food monitoring thermometers can be checked for accuracy using the _________________ method.

• Hot water

• Ice check

• Hot point

• Ice point

Which practice can help prevent cross-contamination?

• Prepping raw and ready-to-eat food at the same time

• Using color-coded cutting boards

• Purchasing food requiring preparation

• Rinsing cutting boards between uses

A thermometer used to measure the temperature of air must be accurate to what temperature?

• +/-4°F

• +/-5°F

• +/-3°F

• +/-2°F

What is the calibration nut on a bimetallic stemmed thermometer used for?

• Keeps it accurate

• Measures temperatures through glass

• Marks its sensing area

• Measures air temperature

When does food safety start in the flow of food?

• service

• preparation

• purchasing

• receiving

If an order of vacuum-packaged sliced deli meat is delivered at 49°F (9°C), the meat should be

• rejected.

• quickly refrigerated.

• used for cooked food preparations only.

• frozen until ready for use.

How should the temperature of vacuum-packed meat be checked during receiving?

• Insert the thermometer stem or probe through the package into the product

• Lay the thermometer stem or probe on the surface of the top package

• Place the thermometer stem or probe between two packages of product

• Open a package and insert the thermometer stem or probe into the product.

How long must the shellstock tags be kept on file?

• 90 days after the last shellfish was sold or served from the container

• 30 days after the last shellfish was sold or served from the container

• 30 days after the day the shellfish were received

• 90 days after the day the shellfish were received

How should cartons of coleslaw be checked for the correct receiving temperature?

• Check the interior air temperature of the delivery truck.

• Open a carton and insert a thermometer stem into the food.

• Place a thermometer against the outside of the carton.

• Touch the carton to see if it is cold.

Which is a requirement for key drop deliveries?

• The items are able to be reconditioned safely.

• The items are delivered just before staff arrive.

• The items are set apart from other inventory.

• The items are placed in the correct location.