ServSafe Preparation, Cooking and Serving 2

Question 1

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef hamburger patties?

Accepted Answer

155°F (68°C)

Answer

Ground meat such as beef must reach 155°F (68°C) for 17 seconds.

Question 2

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry?

Accepted Answer

165°F (74°C)

Answer

Poultry must reach 165°F (74°C) for less than one second.

Question 3

How often should a temperature measuring device be calibrated to ensure accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Regularly, and after being dropped or exposed to temperature extremes

Answer

Thermometers should be calibrated regularly and after drops or temperature extremes.

Question 4

When checking the temperature of food, where should the thermometer probe be inserted?

Accepted Answer

Into the thickest part of the food

Answer

The probe should be inserted into the thickest part, away from bone or pan.

Question 5

What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking a whole roast of beef (with proper hold time)?

Accepted Answer

145°F (63°C)

Answer

Whole-muscle roasts can be cooked to 145°F (63°C) with an appropriate hold time.

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