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Flow of Food Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What temperature do bacteria grow the fastest?

a)

40°-140°

b)

35°-120°F

c)

50°-135°F

d)

70°-125°F

2.

How long can cold TCS foods be held without temperature control?

a)

1 hour

b)

2 hours

c)

4 hours

d)

6 hours

3.

Which of the following should be stored on the bottom shelf of a refrigerator?

a)

raw cuts of pork

b)

raw ground beef

c)

green salad

d)

raw poultry

4.

What is the proper way to store dry goods like flour and sugar?

a)

In the refrigerator

b)

In dry storage in proper container

c)

In open containers on the counter

d)

In the freezer

5.

What is the temperature danger zone range for food?

a)

0°F to 32°F

b)

32°F to 70°F

c)

41°F to 135°F

d)

145°F to 165°F

6.

How quickly should hot food be cooled to 41°F or below?

a)

Within 2 hours

b)

Within 4 hours

c)

Within 6 hours

d)

Within 8 hours

7.

What is the proper method for cooling large amounts of hot food?

a)

Leave it on the counter to cool naturally

b)

Put it directly in the refrigerator

c)

Divide into smaller portions and use an ice bath

d)

Cover it tightly and leave it in a warm area

8.

To what internal temperature should leftovers be reheated?

a)

135°F

b)

145°F

c)

155°F

d)

165°F

9.

What is the minimum temperature for holding hot foods?

a)

125°F

b)

135°F

c)

145°F

d)

155°F

10.

What is the maximum temperature for holding cold foods?

a)

32°F

b)

41°F

c)

50°F

d)

60°F

11.

How often should the temperature of foods in a buffet be checked?

a)

Every 30 minutes

b)

Every hour

c)

Every 2 hours

d)

Every 4 hours

12.

What should be done with food that has been in the danger zone for more than 4 hours?

a)

Reheat it thoroughly

b)

Cool it quickly

c)

Throw it away

d)

Serve it immediately

13.

What type of thermometer is best for checking the internal temperature of meat?

a)

Infrared thermometer

b)

Oven thermometer

c)

Digital probe thermometer

d)

Mercury thermometer

14.

How long can you hold hot TCS foods without temperature control?

a)

3 hours

b)

4 hours

c)

5 hours

d)

6 hours

15.

Where should you insert a thermometer to check the temperature of ROP foods?

a)

The center

b)

The side

c)

The top

d)

In between the packages

16.

What should you check first visually when receiving a food delivery?

a)

The invoice

b)

The temperature of cold foods

c)

The temperature of the delivery truck

d)

The packaging integrity

17.

Ice crystals are a sign of what?

a)

time temperature abuse

b)

cross contamination

c)

cross contact

d)

thawing

18.

What should you do if you receive canned goods that are swollen or dented?

a)

Accept them but use them first

b)

Accept them but store them separately

c)

Reject them

d)

Accept them if they're not expired

19.

How long are TCS foods good for after opening/prepping?

a)

24 hours

b)

3 days

c)

5 days

d)

7 days

20.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of foodborne illness?

a)

Nausea

b)

Vomiting

c)

Diarrhea

d)

Sneezing

21.

What is the most common cause of foodborne illness?

a)

Viruses

b)

Bacteria

c)

Parasites

d)

Chemical contaminants

22.

Which foodborne illness is associated with undercooked eggs?

a)

E. coli

b)

Salmonella

c)

Listeria

d)

Botulism

23.

What does Mise En Place mean?

a)

things in place

b)

gather ingredients

c)

my house

d)

let's have a party

24.

What is the first step in proper handwashing?

a)

Apply soap

b)

Wet hands with warm water

c)

Rinse hands

d)

Dry hands

25.

How long should you wash your hands?

a)

5 seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

20 seconds

d)

30 seconds

26.

What is cross-contamination?

a)

Mixing different types of food

b)

Transferring bacteria from one surface to another

c)

Cooking foods at the wrong temperature

d)

Storing foods improperly

27.

Which of the following is the best way to thaw frozen meat?

a)

On the counter at room temperature

b)

In the refrigerator

c)

In hot water

d)

In the microwave on high power

28.

What does FIFO stand for in food storage?

a)

First In, First Out

b)

Food In, Flavor Out

c)

Freeze It, Fry It Often

d)

Fresh Is Fully Optimal

29.

Which of the following should NOT be used to handle ready-to-eat foods?

a)

Tongs

b)

Gloves

c)

Bare hands

d)

Deli paper

30.

Where must you store chemicals?

a)

Next to food but on a different shelf

b)

In a different area away from food

c)

Under the prep counter

d)

None of the above

31.

Which of the following is NOT a safe way to cool hot soup?

a)

Use an ice paddle

b)

Place in shallow pans

c)

Leave it covered on the counter

d)

Use an ice bath

32.

What should you do if you see signs of pest infestation in a food storage area?

a)

Ignore it if it's minor

b)

Try to catch the pests yourself

c)

Report it to PCO immediately

d)

Use strong pesticides to eliminate the problem

33.

How often should cutting boards and work surfaces be sanitized?

a)

Once a day

b)

After each use

c)

Once a week

d)

When they look dirty

34.

What is the proper order for washing dishes by hand?

a)

Rinse, wash, sanitize

b)

Wash, rinse, sanitize

c)

Sanitize, wash, rinse

d)

Wash, sanitize, rinse

35.

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a pork chop?

a)

140°

b)

145°

c)

155°

d)

165°

36.

What is the best way to check if meat is cooked thoroughly?

a)

Cut into it and look at the color

b)

Touch it to feel the texture

c)

Use a food thermometer

d)

Cook it for the recommended time

37.

What is the purpose of a food safety management system like HACCP?

a)

To increase food production

b)

To improve food flavor

c)

To prevent foodborne illnesses

d)

To reduce food costs

38.

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent cross-contamination?

a)

Using separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables

b)

Washing hands between handling different foods

c)

Storing raw meat above ready-to-eat foods

d)

Using different utensils for different foods

39.

When should you change your gloves?

a)

After each task

b)

When you tear a hole in them

c)

When they are dirty

d)

All of the above

40.

What internal temperature should poultry be cooked to?

a)

140F

b)

155F

c)

165F

d)

170F

41.

In top-to-bottom order, how should a fresh beef roast, fresh halibut, lettuce, and a pan of ground chicken be stored in a cooler?

a)

Lettuce, fresh beef roast, ground chicken, fresh halibut

b)

Lettuce, fresh halibut, fresh beef roast, ground chicken

c)

Fresh halibut, lettuce, ground chicken, fresh beef roast

d)

Fresh halibut, fresh beef roast, ground chicken, lettuce

42.

Any item not stored in its original container must be 

a)

labeled.

b)

thrown out. 

c)

used immediately.

d)

served as quickly as possible.

43.
What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?
a)
32°F or lower
b)
41°F or lower
c)
45°F or lower
d)
50°F or lower
44.

What must be included on the label of food that has not been stored in its original container?

a)

The food’s common name

b)

A list of ingredients

c)

Major allergens 

d)

Preservatives in the food

45.

What is the discard date for tuna salad that was prepared and stored on October 1?

a)

October 6

b)

October 7

c)

October 8 

d)

October 9

46.

Match the following products with their minimum internal cooking temperature.

a)

1.

165°

b)

2.

145°

c)

3.

155°

d)

4.

135°

e)

5.

145°

47.

What is the first step in cooking in a microwave?

a)

Put a lid on it

b)

Set the cook time

c)

Take the temperature of the food

d)

Shake the food

48.

Prepping raw meat on a separate cutting board from vegetables is preventing what?

a)

time-temperature abuse

b)

cross contamination

49.

How long doyou have to cool food from above 135° to 70°?

a)

1 hour

b)

2 hours

c)

3 hours

d)

4 hours

50.

Leaving food in the temperature danger zone for more than 4 hours is time temperature abuse.

a)

True

b)

False