Manager Exam 6 Flashcards
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What is the temperature danger zone for food?
Answer: 41°F–135°F (5°C–57°C)
The temperature danger zone is 41°F–135°F (5°C–57°C). Pathogens multiply rapidly when food is held within this range.
Which pathogen is most commonly associated with improperly cooled poultry dishes?
Answer: Salmonella spp.
Salmonella spp. is the pathogen most closely linked to poultry and eggs, especially when cooling is inadequate.
A food manager discovers rodent droppings in the dry-storage area. What is the FIRST action to take?
Answer: Contact a licensed pest control operator
A licensed pest control operator (PCO) must be called to assess and treat the infestation professionally.
What does HACCP stand for?
Answer: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, a systematic approach to identifying and controlling food safety hazards.
An employee has jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). What should the manager do?
Answer: Exclude the employee from the operation and notify the regulatory authority
Jaundice is a symptom associated with Hepatitis A, which requires exclusion from the operation and notification of the regulatory authority.
What is the correct method for thawing frozen fish to be used in a sushi preparation?
Answer: Thaw under refrigeration at 41°F (5°C) or below
Safe thawing methods include refrigerator thawing at 41°F or below, as a cold-water method, or under running potable water.