Acidity - ANSWER-Bacteria, thrive and neutral to slightly acidic conditions PH 4.6 to
7.0
.Air dry - ANSWER-After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils should be
air-dried. Equipment and utensils may NOT be cloth-dried.
.Allergens - ANSWER-Milk, eggs, fish, crustacean, shellfish, tree, nuts, wheat peanuts,
soybeans, sesame
.Allergic reactions - ANSWER-Skin may be red, wheezing, shortness of breath,
swelling of the face, headache, stuffy, nose, itchy, eyes, stomach, pain, vomiting, or
diarrhea
.Backflow prevention - ANSWER-An air gap can prevent the backflow of unsafe water
into a safe water supply
.Bacteria - ANSWER-Can form spores that survive, cooking and may grow if food is
not properly cold, or held after cooking; non living surfaces
.Beef & Veal - ANSWER-Ground 155; Steak & Roasts 145
.Biological Hazards - ANSWER-Bacterial, viral, and parasitic microorganisms
, .CDC 5 Major Risk Factors - ANSWER-•Improper Holding Temps
•Inadequate cooking
•Contaminated equipment
•Food from unsafe sources
•Poor personal hygiene
.Chemical Hazards - ANSWER-High levels of toxic chemicals may cause acute cases of
foodborne illness. Chronic illness may result from low levels.
.Chicken & Turkey - ANSWER-Ground, pieces & whole bird 165
.Clean equipment and utensils should be stored - ANSWER-In a self draining position
that allows air drain, covered or inverted
.Clean-in-place (CIP) - ANSWER-Alternative to washing and sink, compartments, or a
washing machine if equipment or utensils are too large
.Cleaning maintenance tools - ANSWER-Food, prep, sinks, hand washing, sinks, and
warewashing equipment may not be used for cleaning maintenance tools
.Contamination from human feces - ANSWER-Viruses such as norovirus, hepatitis A
and rotavirus