Flow of Food Preparation

The two biggest hazards when prepping food are cross-contamination and

• cross-contact.

• chemical intoxication.

• physical contamination.

• time-temperature abuse.

What must you do immediately after thawing food in a microwave?

• Hold it

• Cook it

• Cool it

• Freeze it

When slacking food during preparation, the food should never go above what temperature?

• 32°F (0°C)

• 41°F (5°C)

• 50°F (10°C)

• 70°F (21°C)

What is the required minimum internal cooking temperature for seafood?

• 135°F (57°C) or higher for 15 seconds

• 145°F (63°C) or higher for 15 seconds

• 155°F (68°C) or higher for 17 seconds

• 165°F (74°C) or higher for <1 second

What is the required minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry?

• 135°F (57°C) or higher for 15 seconds

• 45°F (63°C) or higher for 15 seconds

• 155°F (68°C) or higher for 17 seconds

• 165°F (74°C) or higher for <1 second

What required minimum internal temperature do hamburgers need to be cooked to?

• 135°F (57°C) or higher for 15 seconds

• 145°F (63°C) or higher for 15 seconds

• 155°F (68°C) or higher for 17 seconds

• 165°F (74°C) or higher for <1 second

What temperature must meat be cooked to if it will be cooked in a microwave?

• 135°F (57°C)

• 145°F (63°C)

• 155°F (68°C)

• 165°F (74°C)

Eggs were placed in a covered dish and cooked in a microwave oven. Half-way through cooking the eggs were stirred and once finished were left to stand for 30 seconds before being checked with a thermometer in two places. What mistake was made?

• They were placed in a covered dish

• They were stirred halfway through cooking

• They were left to stand for 30 seconds after cooking

• They were checked with a thermometer in two places

When must a consumer advisory be provided for menu items containing TCS food

• When the item is raw or undercooked

• When the item contains a potential allergen

• When the operation provides only counter service

• When the operation primarily serves a high-risk population

Food must be cooled from 135°F (57°C) to_______ within 2 hours.

• 80°F (27°C)

• 45°F (7°C)

• 70°F (21°C)

• 41°F (5°C)