Hospitality and Tourism Food and Beverage Service 2

Question 1

What is 'cross-contamination' in food safety?

Accepted Answer

Transfer of harmful bacteria from one food or surface to another

Answer

Cross-contamination occurs when bacteria or allergens transfer from one source (like raw meat) to another food or surface.

Question 2

What is the 'danger zone' in food safety temperature management?

Accepted Answer

Between 41°F and 135°F (5°C–57°C)

Answer

The danger zone (41°F–135°F) is the temperature range where bacteria multiply most rapidly in food.

Question 3

What is a 'banquet event order' (BEO) in hospitality?

Accepted Answer

A detailed document outlining all arrangements for a catered event

Answer

A BEO is the master document communicating all event details — setup, menu, timing, and staffing — to all departments.

Question 4

What does 'à la carte' mean in restaurant dining?

Accepted Answer

Ordering individual dishes separately, each priced independently

Answer

À la carte allows guests to order each dish individually from the menu with each item priced separately.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a food and beverage cost percentage?

Accepted Answer

To measure how much of revenue is spent on food and beverage products

Answer

Food and beverage cost percentage indicates what proportion of sales revenue is consumed by the cost of goods sold.

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