415C Food Safety

Question 1

According to Canadian food safety regulations, what is the temperature range known as the 'danger zone' where bacteria multiply most rapidly?

Accepted Answer

4°C to 60°C

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0°C to 30°C

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10°C to 50°C

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20°C to 70°C

Question 2

What is the maximum time potentially hazardous food can remain in the danger zone before it must be discarded?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

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1 hour

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4 hours

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6 hours

Question 3

When cooling cooked food, what is the two-stage cooling requirement under Canadian food safety standards?

Accepted Answer

From 60°C to 20°C within 2 hours, then 20°C to 4°C within 4 hours

Answer

From 60°C to 20°C within 4 hours, then 20°C to 4°C within 6 hours

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From 60°C to 10°C within 2 hours, then 10°C to 4°C within 2 hours

Answer

From 60°C to 4°C within 4 hours total, no stages required

Question 4

What does HACCP stand for in the Canadian food service industry?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

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Health and Cleanliness Compliance Program

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Hygiene Assessment and Contamination Control Plan

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Healthy And Clean Cooking Practices

Question 5

What is the correct order for washing dishes by hand in a commercial kitchen according to Canadian food safety standards?

Accepted Answer

Scrape/pre-rinse, wash in hot soapy water, rinse in clean hot water, sanitize, air dry

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Rinse, wash, sanitize, air dry

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Wash in hot water, sanitize, rinse, towel dry

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Sanitize, wash, rinse, air dry

Question 6

What is cross-contamination and how is it primarily prevented in a kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of harmful substances from one food to another; prevented by using separate cutting boards, utensils, and proper storage

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Mixing two different cuisines; prevented by separate menus

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Adding too many ingredients to a dish; prevented by following recipes

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Using expired ingredients; prevented by checking best-before dates