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What does it means to have a 'Culture of Safety"?

Everyone knowing the procedures needed, no matter the position

SAFETY in emloyees

What do you do if you expect you have a foodborne illness?

Report it to Sask Public Health

S.P.H

Three causes and examples of food contamination

Chemical- bleach, dish detergent


Physical- Bandaid, glass


Biological- Blood, Mucus

What contaminant is most likely to cause food borne illness?

Biological

10 major improper food handling practices to cause illness

Improper cooling


Advanced preparation


Infected handlers


Improper reheating


Improper hot holding


Contaminated raw foods


Unsafe sources


Use of leftovers


Cross contamination


Inadequate cooking

What are the 5 most common allergy symptoms

Anaphylactic shock


Hives


Swelling


Numbness


Upset stomach

What is anaphylactic shock?

When airway and/or breathing is compromised

Most common allergens

Nuts, seafood, eggs, seseme seeds, tree nuts, wheat, mustard

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4 ways to reduce the risks of customers having an allergic reaction

Make yourself and others aware of allergies


When questioned, don't guess. Talk to the chef


Never substitute ingredients without telling everyone.


Use separate cook ware to avoid cross contamination

What does FATTOM stand for and what does it do?

It enables bacterial growth. It stands for Food, Acid, Temperature, Time, Oxygen and Moisture

Between what two temperatures is the DANGER ZONE?

60°C and 4°C

What is the food safe heat scale?

100°C- boiling


74°C- cooking/reheating


60°C- hot holding


DANGER ZONE


4°C- chilling/thawing


0°C- freezing


-18°C- frozen storing

What are Microbes and Pathogens

A microbe is a living thing too small to be seen by the naked eye


A pathogen is a microbe that causes food borne illness or death

What are the 5 types of microbes? What are their examples?

Bacteria- e coli, listeria, samonella


Viruses- Hep A, Norovirus


Parasites- flat worms, Tape worms and round worms


Protozoa- beaver fever


Fungi- mold

What is a spore and why is it different from other microbes?

It's a bacteria that produces a hard coat to protect themselves from heat, dryness, cold and chemicals.

How is a spore produced and how do you get rid of them?

When food is cooked in advance, cooled too slowly, then served cold or improperly reheated

What is a toxin and how can you get rid of it?

It's produced when bacteria multiply. It doesn't make food look, taste or smell any different but can be killed by taking the kill step, or cooking it

What are the low acid foods that pose a greater risk of growing bacteria?

String beans, broccoli, fish, milk, chicken, meat, eggs, cheese, seafood

How dies time affect bacteria

It multiplies every 20 mins

How can you reduce the chances of high risk food becoming contaminated?

Restricting the time

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic?

Aerobic need oxygen to grow. Anaerobic can grow w/o oxygen

Air

What 3 food have high moisture levels?

Meat, produce and dairy

Food groups

What are the 3 aspects of the cycle of transmission of contaminants?

Enviroment, Food and Food Handler

What is direct transmission?

When the source of contamination is transferred directly to the food

What is indirect transmission?

Cross-contamination. It has an intermediate step and can be avoided.

What is Food Safety Plan? (FSP)

It is a part of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points systematic approach

HACCP

What does HACCP stand for?

Hazard analysis critical control points

What are the 5 steps of HACCP?

Hazards


Critical control points


Critical limits


Monitoring actions


Corrective actions



What is a critical control point?

A point beyond which no further action can be taken to eliminate the hazard.

What us a corrective action?

It is the procedure that should be followed when a critical limit has not been reached

Why is personao hygiene and good health important for food handlers?

They are a part of the cycle of transmission

What are the 6 steps for proper hand washing?

Wet hands with warm/ hot water


Apply soap and lather for 20-30 secs


Scrubs back of hands, wrists, finger nails and under fingernails


Rinse hands facing down


Dry on paper towel


Turn off Tao and open door with paper towel then discard

Why do some food establishments use gloves?

As an extra layer of protection

Why should latex gloves never be used?

Latex is transferable and is a common allergen

When should you not be handling food?

When you have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrea. Or if you have open cuts or sores

What is an "approved" food source?

A distributor that has government quality stamps on its packaging

Why might a product or shipment be rejected?

Truck is dirty


Evidence of pests


Incorrect temperatures (1-4°C) or (-18°C or lower)


Open packages

What are the 4 procedures when receiving a shipment of food?

Insure chemicals we're stored separate


Check temp


Check internal temps


Check best before dates



What is the order in which food must be put away from a shipment?

Fridge stuff


Frozen food


Fresh veg


Dry goods

What does FIFO stand for?

Fors tin first out

List procedures for STORING food


Protect food from contamients


Label (name, date received)


Store food 15cm off floor


Store raw animal on bottom shelf

3 ways to safely thaw food

Refidgerator


Cold running water


Microwave

What should you never do when thawing food?

Thaw in room temperature 21-22°C

What can you do to prevent cross contamination?

Always clean and sanitize boards, utensils and surfaces


Colour code cutting boards


Keep raw food away from cooked


What temperature should all cooked food reach to kill pathogens?

74°C

What are the 4 steps to using a good thermometer?

Make it accurate(calibrate)


Sanitize


Be aware of hot/cold parts


Mix liquid to distribute heat


What is the correct hot holding temperature?

60°C or higher

What are 3 ways to properly cool foods?

Ice bath


Ice wand


Divide into small portions

How do younreheat food properly?

Rapidly heat to 74°C then serve immediately or hold at 60°C

What are the 6 steps to clearing and setting a table?

Discard food


Use clean cloth w sanitized to clean surfaces


Change linen


Invert glasses and cups


Handle glasses by base


Wrap cutlery

What are some examples for single service items (4)

Straws, plastic anything, paper anything and wooden chipsticks

What should you tell customers before taking leftovers home

Food should be consumed or placed in a fridge within 2 hrs and then reheated to 74°C

What's the difference between cleaning and sanitizing

Cleaning- removal of grease and dirt


Sanitizing- kills pathogens

How do you properly sanitize something?

Sanitize for 2 mind in 30 ml of commercial chlorine bleach and 4.5L of water

What are the 5 steps to manual dish washing?

Scrape


Wash


Rinse


Sanitize


Air dry

What are the two types if dishwashers

High temp and low temp

What the difference between and high temp and low temp dishwashers?

High temp have heated wash and rinse. The wash must reach 60°C and the rinse must reach 84°C and run for 10 seconds



Low temp have heated wash cycles of 60°C followed by warm or cold rinse cycle with a sanitizer of chlorine or iodine

How is a glass washer different then a regular one?

A lower temp of 50-60°C and chemicals are used

What are the two components of a sanitation plan?

A list of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals


A cleaning schedule

Why shouldnt youbuse a wooden cutting board

Hard to sanitize

What are the 5 signs of a pest infestation?

Droppings-mice


Nests/homes- birds/mice


Flies/maggots


Egg casings- cock roaches


Cigar droppings-rats

What are the 9 requirements for a food service establishment?

Lighting


Potable water


Hot water


Proper waste disposal


Hand washing sink


Proper dish washing area


Grease traps


Cooler, freezer and dry good spaces


Proper ventilation

6 characteristics of a food contact surface

Durable


Non-absorbant


Easy to clean


Non-toxic


Smooth


Light coloured

In the event of an emergency who should you contact before continuing to serve food?

Health authority. They will help you determine if food is safe to serve