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Food Safety & Sanitation Flashcards

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  1. What is the correct thawing method for frozen chicken to be used in tomorrow's school lunch?

    Answer: In the refrigerator at 41°F or below

    Thawing in the refrigerator at 41°F or below keeps food at a safe temperature throughout the entire thawing process.

  2. A sanitizer test kit shows the iodine sanitizer solution reads below the minimum effective concentration. What is the correct response?

    Answer: Discard the solution and prepare a fresh batch at correct concentration

    A sanitizer below minimum concentration is ineffective; the entire batch must be discarded and a correctly measured fresh solution prepared.

  3. Which food is considered a TCS (Temperature Control for Safety) food requiring strict temperature management?

    Answer: Cooked pasta with meat sauce

    Cooked pasta with meat sauce is a TCS food because it provides nutrients, moisture, and a neutral pH that support rapid pathogen growth.

  4. A food service worker has a cut on their hand. According to food safety rules, they must:

    Answer: Cover the wound with a bandage and wear a single-use glove over it

    A wound must be covered with a waterproof bandage and the worker must wear a single-use glove to prevent contamination of food.

  5. What does the term 'sanitizing' mean in food service, as distinguished from 'cleaning'?

    Answer: Reducing pathogen levels to safe numbers using chemicals or heat

    Sanitizing reduces the number of pathogens on a surface to safe levels, but unlike sterilization, does not eliminate all microorganisms.

  6. In a school kitchen, which area is most likely to be a source of pest harborage if not properly maintained?

    Answer: Gaps and cracks behind equipment near walls and floors

    Gaps and cracks behind equipment provide shelter, warmth, and access to food debris, making them prime harborage sites for pests.

  7. Which of the following is an example of a physical food safety hazard?

    Answer: A staple from a food packaging bag found in a salad

    A staple found in food is a physical hazard — a foreign object that can cause injury such as cuts, broken teeth, or choking.