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serv safe chapter 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do you do when preparing food ? | -Only remove as much food from the cooler as you can prep in a short period of time. -Return prepped food to the cooler or cook it as quickly as possible. -Make sure workstations, cutting boards, and utensils are clean and sanitized. |
| How do you present food honestly? | Do not use the following to misrepresent the appearance of food: ~Food additives or color additive ~Colored overwraps ~Lights -Food not presented honestly must be thrown out |
| what are 4 methods of thawing food? | -haw food in a cooler, keeping its temperature at 41°F (5°C) or lower -Submerge food under running water at 70°F (21°C) or lower -Thaw food in a microwave, only if cooked immediately after thawing -Thaw as part of the cooking process |
| What do you need to be cautious of with produce foods ? | -Make sure produce does not touch surfaces exposed to raw meat, seafood, or poultry. -Wash it thoroughly under running water before: Cutting,Cooking,and Combining with other ingredients etc. |
| What is the minimum internal cooking temperature ? | 135°F (57°C) for : Fruit, vegetables, grains (rice, pasta), and legumes (beans, refried beans) that will be hot-held for service |
| What is the minimum internal cooking temperature ? | 165°F (74°C) for: -Meat -Seafood -Poultry -Eggs |
| what are some guidelines for microwave cooking ? | -Cover food to prevent the surface from drying out -Rotate or stir it halfway through cooking so heat reaches the food more evenly -Let it stand for at least 2 minutes after cooking to let the food temperature even out |
| What should you never serve ? | -Raw seed sprouts -Raw or undercooked eggs, meat, or seafood ~Over-easy eggs ~Raw oysters on the half shell ~Rare hamburgers |
| What are some methods for cooling food safely and quickly? | -Place food in an ice-water bath -Stir it with an ice paddle -Place it in a blast chiller |
| What do you do when storing food for further cooling? | -Loosely cover food containers before storing them -Food can be left uncovered if protected from contamination ~Storing uncovered containers above other food, especially raw seafood, meat, and poultry, will help prevent cross-contamination |