Cooking Temperatures Review

To insure accuracy, our thermometer should always be properly

• calibrated

• stored

• inserted just under the skin of the item to be cooked.

• sanitized.

It is extremely important to monitor the temperature of meat products to ensure that food is safe to consume. Where should the temperature be taken?

• Check the air temperature of the oven.

• Check the external temperature of the item being cooked.

• Check the internal temperature of the item.

• you can use either an internal or external temperature.

What temperature should you walk-in or reach-in refrigerator be set to? (in degrees Fahrenheit)

• 32*F or lower

• 34*F or higher

• between 34-40*F

• between 40-50*F

To what minimum internal temperature should chicken be cooked to? (in degrees Fahrenheit)

• 135*F

• 145*F

• 155*F

• 165*F

What is the range of the Temperature Danger Zone, where bacteria multiplies rapidly?

• 45-200*F

• 41-135*F

• 50-150*F

• 150-250*F

What temperature does water freeze at?

• 100*F

• 55*F

• 32*F

• 0*F

How long can perishable foods be left out at room temperature before it must be discarded?

• 2 hours

• 4-6 hours

• all day

• as long as you want so long as the air conditioning is on

How should leftovers be reheated to ensure safety?

• Nuke it in the microwave until it is nice and warm

• reheat on the stove

• food should be heated to boiling

• food should be heated to at least 165*F for at least 15 seconds

Steak is considered safe to eat even if it is still pink/red in the middle.

• True

• False

To ensure safety, Hot Food held for service, like at a buffet restaurant, should be held at what temperature?

• 140*F

• 165*F

• 200*F

• 350*F