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Chapter 3 TCS foods

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In order to thaw meat you should...

a)

Place it in the microwave on high temperature

b)

Place it in a sink full of hot water

c)

Place it on the countertop at room temperature

d)

Place it in the refrigerator on a plate

2.

The danger zone refers to temperatures of...

a)

30 degrees – 100 degrees F

b)

41 degrees – 135 degrees F

c)

20 degrees – 90 degrees F

d)

35 degrees – 180 degrees F

3.

Cook food to the proper ______ temperature

a)

internal

b)

external

c)

surface

d)

all of the above

4.

What type of food has a safe internal cooking temperature of 165 degrees F?

a)

poultry

b)

pork

c)

fish

d)

lamb

5.

It is okay to wear nail polish and acrylic nails while preparing food in a professional kitchen.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is the main cause of cross-contamination?

a)

Packaging materials

b)

Food handlers

c)

Kitchen counters

d)

Cooking equipment

7.

What is the temperature danger zone?

a)

41F-140F

b)

41F-135F

c)

32F-70F

d)

70F-125F

8.

TCS foods are...

a)

food that require temperature control for safety

b)

food that require time control for safety

c)

foods that require taste control for safety

d)

foods that require time & temperature control for safety

9.

What internal temp should whole poultry be cooked to?

a)

140F

b)

155F

c)

165F

d)

170F

10.

What internal temp should ground beef or pork be cooked to?

a)

140F

b)

155F

c)

165F

d)

170F

11.

What internal temp should steaks/chops of beef, pork, veal, or lamb be cooked to?

a)

140F

b)

155F

c)

165F

d)

145F

12.

What should food handlers do to prevent food allergens from being transferred to food?

a)

Use clean and sanitized utensils when prepping the order

b)

Cook food to the appropriate minimum internal temperatures

c)

Store cold food at 41* or lower

d)

Label chemical containers correctly

13.

The three categories for unsafe food contamination.

a)

Biological

b)

Chemical

c)

Physical

d)

Supernatural

14.

What are the 2 ways to calibrate a thermometer?

a)

Ice point

b)

Boiling point

c)

Touch point

d)

Air point

15.

What is the best way to calibrate a thermometer?

a)

Ice point

b)

Boiling point

c)

Touch point

d)

Air point

16.

When should you reject food?

a)

If meat, fish, or poultry is Slimy, sticky, or dry

b)

Food from a reputable supplier will not have these issues.

c)

Has passed the use-by or expiration date

d)

Has an abnormal color or is moldy

e)

Smells wrong or unpleasant

17.

Does it Stay, or Does it Go? Which product(s) should be rejected?

a)

Milk received at an internal temperature of 38˚F (3˚C)

b)

Fresh salmon with dry flesh

c)

Chicken received at an internal temperature of 50˚F (10˚C)

d)

Frozen meat with large ice crystals on the packaging

18.

What is this label missing?

a)

Date it was made

b)

Ingredients

c)

Date it must be thrown out.

d)

Time

e)

Initials

19.

What does FIFO stand for?

a)

First In First Out

b)

Flour Infusion Fava-Bean Oil

c)

Fats In Fats Out

d)

Five In Five Out

20.

Is This a Safe Way to Thaw Food?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

21.

What are the four ways that are acceptable to thaw food?

a)

Cooking

On the counter

dishwasher

Fridge

b)

On the porch

Car

In Cold Water

140o Water

c)

Microwave

In hot water

Garage

On the counter

d)

Cooking

Fridge

Microwave

In cold water

22.

Do you prep large batches TCS food?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

23.

What Internal Temperature Should Poultry Be Cooked To?

a)

155˚F (68˚C) for 17 seconds

b)

135˚F (63˚C) for 15 seconds.

c)

145˚F (63˚C) for 15 seconds

d)

165˚F (74˚C) for <1 second (Instantaneous)

24.

TCS is a food that requires time/temperature control to limit microorganism growth.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

Which of the following needs time and temperature control for safety?

a)

milk

b)

flour

c)

grapes

d)

bread

26.

Which of these is a TCS food?

a)

baked bread

b)

baked potato

c)

dry crackers

d)

uncooked rice

27.

What is the temperature range for the temperature danger zone?

a)

0-32° Fahrenheit

b)

32-41° Fahrenheit

c)

41-135° Fahrenheit

28.

Where is the best part of a food to test its internal temperature?

a)

outside edge of the food

b)

thickest part of the food

c)

thinnest part of the food

d)

center of the food

29.

Is it safe to accept meat from a distributor that is 50° Fahrenheit?

a)

no, it should be below 41°

b)

yes, that is an acceptable temperature

30.

If food is thawed in a microwave, it should then be

a)

stored at the appropriate temperature in a cooler.

b)

cooked right away.

c)

thrown out.

31.

A food item that is received with an expired use-by date should be

a)

rejected.

b)

used immediately.

c)

accepted but labeled differently.v

d)

accepted but kept separate from other items.

32.

Large ice crystals in a case of frozen food are evidence that the product may have been 

a)

received at 6ºF to 10ºF (-14ºC to -12ºC).

b)

stored at 6ºF to 10ºF (-14ºC to -12ºC).

c)

thawed and refrozen.

d)

shipped correctly.

33.

At what internal temperature should cold TCS food be received?

a)

41ºF (5ºC) or lower

b)

45ºF (7ºC) or lower

c)

51ºF (10ºC) or lower

d)

55ºF (13ºC) or lower

34.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

35.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

36.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

37.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

38.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

39.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

40.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

41.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

42.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

43.

Does the food need Time and Temperature Control for Safety?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

44.

Should you take the temperature of food items in multiple places?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Maybe

45.

At What Temperature Should Hot TCS Food Be Received?

a)

160o or lower

b)

41o or lower

c)

120o or higher

d)

135o or higher

46.

When should you reject food?

a)

If meat, fish, or poultry is Slimy, sticky, or dry

b)

Food from a reputable supplier will not have these issues.

c)

Has passed the use-by or expiration date

d)

Has an abnormal color or is moldy

e)

Smells wrong or unpleasant

47.

What method should never be used to thaw food?

a)

Place the item in a cooler

b)

Place the item on a prep counter

c)

Microwave the item

d)

Cook the item

48.
What does TCS stand for?
a)
Time controlled for standing
b)
Temperature controlled for safety
c)
Take control for safety
d)
Time and Temperature controlled for safety
49.

What item is considered acceptable work attire for a food handler?

a)

False eyelashes

b)

Nail polish

c)

Plain-band ring

d)

Antimicrobial watch band

50.

What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely work with food?

a)

Bandage the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove

b)

Bandage the wound and avoid contact with food for the rest of the shift

c)

Wash the wound and wear a single-use glove

d)

Apply iodine solution and a permeable bandage