Food Safety Temperature Control & Food Storage

Question 1

What is the temperature danger zone for food in the US?

Accepted Answer

41°F to 135°F

Answer

0°F to 32°F

Answer

32°F to 72°F

Answer

50°F to 140°F

Question 2

How many total hours can TCS food remain in the temperature danger zone before it must be discarded?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

6 hours

Answer

8 hours

Question 3

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry?

Accepted Answer

165°F

Answer

145°F

Answer

155°F

Answer

175°F

Question 4

At what maximum temperature must a refrigerator be maintained to keep food safe?

Accepted Answer

41°F

Answer

32°F

Answer

38°F

Answer

45°F

Question 5

Which of the following is a safe method for thawing frozen food?

Accepted Answer

In the refrigerator

Answer

On the counter at room temperature

Answer

In hot standing water

Answer

In direct sunlight

Question 6

What minimum internal temperature must ground beef reach during cooking?

Accepted Answer

155°F

Answer

145°F

Answer

150°F

Answer

160°F