TFHC Food Storage and Temperature Control 3

Question 1

Which food must be cooked to the highest internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)?

Accepted Answer

Poultry (chicken, turkey, duck)

Answer

Whole beef roasts

Answer

Pork chops

Answer

Fish fillets

Question 2

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef hamburgers?

Accepted Answer

155°F (68°C)

Answer

145°F (63°C)

Answer

165°F (74°C)

Answer

135°F (57°C)

Question 3

How quickly must cooked food be cooled from 135°F to 70°F?

Accepted Answer

Within 2 hours

Answer

Within 4 hours

Answer

Within 1 hour

Answer

Within 6 hours

Question 4

After the first cooling stage, how long does food have to cool from 70°F to 41°F?

Accepted Answer

An additional 4 hours (6 hours total)

Answer

An additional 2 hours (4 hours total)

Answer

An additional 8 hours (10 hours total)

Answer

An additional 6 hours (8 hours total)

Question 5

Which thermometer type is best for checking the internal temperature of thin foods like burgers and chicken breasts?

Accepted Answer

Bi-metallic stemmed thermometer

Answer

Infrared thermometer

Answer

Candy thermometer

Answer

Oven thermometer

Question 6

What should you do if a refrigerator temperature is found to be above 41°F during a routine check?

Accepted Answer

Check food temperatures, move TCS foods to a working unit, and repair the refrigerator

Answer

Immediately discard all food and close the unit

Answer

Lower the thermostat and continue using the unit

Answer

Cover the food and monitor the temperature hourly