Serv Safe Notes with Complete Solutions 2024

Contamination - Answers-Presence of harmful substances in food. - pathogens, chemicals, physical objects Biological - Answers-Pathogens (viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria) Toxins from plants, mushrooms, and seafood *Responsible for most food borne illness* Chemical - Answers-Food service chemicals like cleaners, sanitizers, and polishes. Physical - Answers-Foreign objects such as metal shavings, staples, and bandages. Glass, dirt, etc... Natural objects like fish bones. Common Food handling mistakes - Answers-1. Unsafe sources 2. Food cooked incorrectly 3. Incorrect holding temperature 4. Contaminated equipment 5. Poor personal hygiene Time Temperature Abuse - Answers--Food not held or stored at correct temperature. -Food is not cooked or reheated enough to kill pathogens. -Food is not cooled correctly. Cross Contamination - Answers-Pathogens transferred from one surface or food to another. -Contaminated ingredients added to cooked food -Ready to eat food touching contaminated surfaces. -Contaminated food touches or drips fluids onto cooked or ready-to-eat food -Touching contaminated food and then touching ready-to-eat food. -Contaminated cleaning cloths touching food-contact surfaces Poor Personal Hygiene - Answers--Not washing hands -Coughing and sneezing on food -Being ill while working with food Cleaning and Sanitizing - Answers--Equipment/utensils not washed/rinsed/ sanitized between uses -Sanitizing solution not a required levels TCS foods - Answers-*Foods requiring time and temperature control for safety* Dairy Products