Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Temperature Control 2

Question 1

What is the '2-hour/4-hour rule' in relation to food temperature control?

Accepted Answer

Food left in the danger zone for up to 2 hours can be refrigerated; between 2-4 hours it must be used immediately; beyond 4 hours it must be thrown away

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Food must be cooked for at least 2 hours and rested for 4 hours

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Food deliveries must arrive within 2 hours and be stored within 4 hours

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Fridges should be checked every 2 hours and freezers every 4 hours

Question 2

Why is it important to calibrate probe thermometers regularly?

Accepted Answer

To ensure they give accurate readings, as inaccurate thermometers could lead to unsafe food being served

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To make them look professional

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Because it is the law to calibrate them every day

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To make them last longer

Question 3

How should cooked food be cooled safely before refrigeration?

Accepted Answer

Cool food as quickly as possible to below 8°C within 90 minutes, using methods such as dividing into smaller portions, using blast chillers, or ice baths

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Place hot food directly into the fridge immediately

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Leave food on the counter overnight to cool to room temperature

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Place food outside in cold weather

Question 4

At what temperature should frozen food be stored?

Accepted Answer

-18°C or below

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0°C

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-5°C

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-10°C

Question 5

What should you do if a food delivery arrives at a temperature of 12°C when it should be chilled?

Accepted Answer

Reject the delivery as it is outside the acceptable temperature range and may be unsafe

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Accept it and put it straight into the fridge to cool down

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Accept it but use it first before other stock

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Accept it and cook it immediately

Question 6

What is the correct procedure for defrosting frozen food safely?

Accepted Answer

Defrost in the fridge on the bottom shelf, in a container to catch drips, allowing sufficient time

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Leave it on the kitchen worktop at room temperature

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Run it under hot water to speed up defrosting

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Defrost it in direct sunlight on a windowsill