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EOPA ServSafe

EOPA Study Questions

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Which situation would protect food from becoming contaminated? The food handler...... Uses metal tongs to place cooked beef onto a bun
What is an example of physical contamination? Metal staple in tossed salad.
You received a package of frozen hamburger patties. The carton has ice crystals in it. What should you do? Refuse the order.
What is a potentially hazardous food? milk and milk products; cooked rice; beef, pork and poultry
To prevent cross-contamination, food handlers should NOT: Touch raw meat and then touch ready-to-eat food
What is not necessary when getting ready for work? Applying perfume or cologne
What can cause foodborne illness? Not washing hands correctly
FIFO is a method of: stock rotation
The effectiveness of a sanitizer depends on which of the following? time, temperature, concentration
Cleaning tools and supplies should be stored: In a locked cabinet away from the food handling area.
What is an acceptable way to thaw food? In the refrigerator at 41 F or lower
Washing your hands correctly is expected to take at least how long? 20 seconds
An employee who returns from the restroom without washing his hands could spread a: virus; bacterial infection; foodborne illness
Potentially hazardous foods: Cooked macaroni left to cool at room temperature; sliced melon on a salad bar; egg custard served from a refrigerated dessert bar
When receiving a delivery of food for your establishment, it is important that you: check it before accepting it
Ground beef is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of: 155 F
You used a cutting board to slice chicken before you chop a salad on the same board, what must you do first? scrub it with hot water and soap and then sanitize
You need to cool a large stockpot of chili for use the following day. What is the first thing you should do? Transfer the chili from the large pot to several shallow pans.
In a refrigerator, a package of raw ground beef should be stored: below cooked foods
If the temperature of a hot food on a buffet has NOT been checked since 8:00 a.m. and is below 135 F at 1:00 pm it should be: thrown away immediately
To check the temperature of a piece of meat, insert the thermometer: in the thickest part and in more than one spot
The temperature danger zone is: 41F to 135F
If you feel sick at work, you should: Tell your manager immediately
How many seconds should you wait after the needle of digital readout on the thermometer has stopped before recording the temperatures? 15 seconds
To safely re-heat food, you should heat it to 165 F for 15 seconds within 2 hours after taking it from the refrigerator
Which group of individuals has a higher risk of foodborne illnesses? Elderly people
Parasites are commonly associated with seafood
What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely work with food? Bandage the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove
What item is considered acceptable work attire for a food handler? plain-band ring
Biological Hazards Bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi
Chemical Hazards Cleaners, sanitizers, polishes
Physical Hazards Bones in fillets, fruit pits, metal shavings, staples, dirt, glass, bandages, jewelry
How do people make food unsafe? Poor personal hygiene, cross contamination, time temperature, and poor cleaning/sanitizing
How to wash your hands: wet hands & arms; apply soap; scrub hands & arms vigorously, rinse hands & arms thoroughly; dry hands & arms
After washing your hands use a paper towel to turn off the faucet; use a paper towel to open the restroom door
When do you wash your hands? Using the restroom; handling raw protein; taking out garbage; touching your body; touching clothing; sneezing/coughing or using a tissue; handling money
Saliva contains pathogens that can cause a foodborne illness. What can contaminate the kitchen or food area? Eating, drinking, smoking and chewing gum or tobacco can contaminate equipment and or food.
When do you tell your manager you are sick? vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with a fever
TCS foods: Food most likely to become unsafe because of time, temperature: milk and diary products, meat, baked potatoes, soy, tofu, bean spouts, shell eggs, fish, rice, beans, sliced melons, tomatoes, lettuce
Thawing foods: In a cooler; microwave; submerged under cold running water
Poultry should be cooked to ______ temp. 165F
Ground meat should be cooked to ______ temp. 155F
Seafood should be cooked to _____ temp. 145F
Pork, beef, veal and lamb: Steaks or chops at 145F Roast 145F
Fruit, vegetables, grains and beans that will be hot-held for service 135F
3 groups of people at higher risk of getting foodborne illness elderly people, preschool-age; compromised immune systems
How to be sure the food you receive is safe: receive cold food at 41F or lower; frozen food should be frozen solid when received
Reject frozen food if the product or packaging has: fluids, water stains or ice crystals
Reject food if it: has passed the use-by or expiration date, abnormal color or moldy or smells wrong
Preventing cross-contamination when serving food: do not touch the parts of dishes or glassware that come in contact with food;
Scooping ice never scoop ice with your bare hands or a glass.
8 Most Common Food Allergens milk, eggs, soy, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, wheat
Created by: Melissa.Mrvos
 

 



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