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

Poultry must reach 165°F to destroy Salmonella and other pathogens that are commonly found in chicken and turkey.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

155°F (68°C)

Answer

Ground beef must reach 155°F because grinding distributes surface bacteria throughout the meat.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Within 2 hours

Answer

Food must cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours as part of the two-stage cooling process.

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

Food must cool from 70°F to 41°F within 4 more hours, for a total cooling time of no more than 6 hours.

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

A bi-metallic stemmed thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the food and gives accurate internal temperature readings.

TFHC - Texas Food Handlers Certification Practice Test