TFM Temperature Control and Food Storage

Question 1

What is the temperature danger zone for food according to Texas food safety regulations?

Accepted Answer

41°F to 135°F

Answer

32°F to 140°F

Answer

40°F to 140°F

Answer

41°F to 145°F

Question 2

What is the maximum allowable temperature for cold holding TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods?

Accepted Answer

41°F

Answer

32°F

Answer

38°F

Answer

45°F

Question 3

How long can TCS food safely remain in the temperature danger zone before it must be discarded?

Accepted Answer

4 hours cumulative

Answer

2 hours cumulative

Answer

6 hours cumulative

Answer

8 hours cumulative

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) food?

Accepted Answer

Cooked rice

Answer

Whole uncut watermelon

Answer

Dry pasta

Answer

Crackers

Question 5

When receiving a shipment of fresh fish, what temperature should it be at upon delivery?

Accepted Answer

41°F or below

Answer

32°F or below

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45°F or below

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50°F or below

Question 6

In a walk-in refrigerator, where should raw poultry be stored relative to other foods?

Accepted Answer

Below ready-to-eat foods and raw beef

Answer

Above ready-to-eat foods

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On the top shelf

Answer

Next to raw beef on the same shelf

Question 7

Which thermometer is best suited for verifying the internal temperature of a thick piece of meat?

Accepted Answer

Bimetallic stemmed thermometer

Answer

Infrared surface thermometer

Answer

Candy thermometer

Answer

Oven thermometer