What is a major benefit of implementing HACCP for a hospitality establishment?
No staff training
More nutritious foods for consumers
The program is tax deductible
Increased profits and reduced waste
Which is the correct temperature range for a refrigerator or cool room?
Between 5°C and 10°C
Between 0°C and 4°C
Between –18°C and –3°C
Between –3°C and 4°C
At what minimum temperature must hot cooked foods be stored when a bain Marie is used in the service of food
20ºC
40ºC
60ºC
80º C
Where is best to thaw frozen chicken?
On the preparation bench
In dry stock
In a sink of hot water
Bottom shelf of the refrigerator
During the morning a hospital caterer has cooked a large pot of beef and potato stew to be used later in the evening. How should the food be safely stored?
Allowed to cool on a bench till room temperature is reached and then refrigerated in a large container
Subdivide into shallow containers, allow to cool and then refrigerate
Place the stew in a large container and freeze immediately
Allow the stew to cool to room temperature and then store in a bain Marie
Which is the most likely cause of food poisoning that results from consuming green potatoes?
Natural poisons
Bacteria
Yeast
Mould
Glass getting into food would be an example of what type of hazard?
Physical
Chemical
Biological
Microbial
Which of the following best describes sanitising?
Heating to 50°C for one minute to destroy all micro-organisms
Removing grease from the surface of equipment or utensils
Reducing micro-organisms to a safe level
Washing the surface with hot soapy water, then clean towel drying