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Food Safety & Sanitation Flashcards

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  1. What does the FIFO method stand for and why is it used in food storage?

    Answer: First In, First Out — ensures oldest stock is used before newer stock

    FIFO (First In, First Out) ensures that older inventory is used before newer stock, reducing waste and preventing spoilage.

  2. What is the correct order of food storage in a walk-in refrigerator from top shelf to bottom shelf?

    Answer: Ready-to-eat foods → fish → whole cuts of beef → ground beef → poultry

    Foods are stored top to bottom based on minimum required cooking temperature, with ready-to-eat foods highest and poultry (highest cook temp) lowest to prevent cross-contamination from drips.

  3. What concentration of chlorine sanitizing solution is typically recommended for food contact surfaces?

    Answer: 50–100 ppm

    A chlorine sanitizing solution of 50–100 ppm is effective for sanitizing food contact surfaces without leaving harmful residues.

  4. Which of the following is the most common cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States?

    Answer: Poor personal hygiene of food handlers

    Poor personal hygiene, particularly inadequate handwashing, is consistently identified as the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks.

  5. When receiving a shipment of fresh fish, which temperature indicates it has been transported safely?

    Answer: Below 41°F (5°C)

    Fresh fish must be received at 41°F (5°C) or below to ensure it has been kept out of the temperature danger zone during transit.

  6. What is the correct procedure for cooling a large batch of hot soup to safe storage temperature?

    Answer: Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within an additional 4 hours

    The two-stage cooling method requires cooling from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then from 70°F to 41°F within the next 4 hours to prevent bacterial growth.

  7. An integrated pest management (IPM) program in a hospitality facility primarily focuses on which approach?

    Answer: Denying pests access to food, water, and shelter while using targeted treatments

    IPM focuses on prevention through eliminating pest attractants (food, water, harborage) and uses chemical treatments only when necessary as a last resort.