Food and Beverage Service Flashcards
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What is 'cross-contamination' in food safety?
Answer: Transfer of harmful bacteria from one food or surface to another
Cross-contamination occurs when bacteria or allergens transfer from one source (like raw meat) to another food or surface.
What is the 'danger zone' in food safety temperature management?
Answer: Between 41°F and 135°F (5°C–57°C)
The danger zone (41°F–135°F) is the temperature range where bacteria multiply most rapidly in food.
What is a 'banquet event order' (BEO) in hospitality?
Answer: A detailed document outlining all arrangements for a catered event
A BEO is the master document communicating all event details — setup, menu, timing, and staffing — to all departments.
What does 'à la carte' mean in restaurant dining?
Answer: Ordering individual dishes separately, each priced independently
À la carte allows guests to order each dish individually from the menu with each item priced separately.
What is the primary purpose of a food and beverage cost percentage?
Answer: To measure how much of revenue is spent on food and beverage products
Food and beverage cost percentage indicates what proportion of sales revenue is consumed by the cost of goods sold.
Which US certification is commonly required for food handlers in hospitality?
Answer: ServSafe certification
ServSafe is the National Restaurant Association's food safety certification program widely required for food handlers across the US.