ServSafe Chapter 5 Flashcard

Front

Which type of thermometer can read temperature without touching the item’s surface?

Back

Infrared

Front

At what temperatures do most foodborne pathogens grow most quickly?

Back

Between 70°F and 125°F

Front

What device can be used to record time-temperature abuse during the delivery of food?

Back

Time-temperature indicator

Front

What probe should be used to check the temperature of a large stockpot of chili? Options: Air probe, Surface probe, Immersion probe, Penetration probe

Back

Immersion probe

Front

How far must a bimetallic stemmed thermometer be inserted into food to give an accurate reading?

Back

Up to the dimple of the thermometer stem

Front

Food monitoring thermometers can be checked for accuracy using the _________________ method.

Back

Ice-point

Front

A thermometer used to measure the temperature of air must be accurate to what temperature?

Back

+/-3°F

Front

A thermometer used to measure the temperature of food must be accurate to what temperature? Options: +/-2°F, +/-4°F, +/-6°F, +/-8°F

Back

+/-2°F

Front

What must be done to a cutting board after trimming raw chicken before using it to prep vegetables?

Back

It must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Front

A foodhandler would use a surface probe to measure the temperature of which piece of equipment? Options: Oven, Broiler, Deep fryer, Flat grill

Back

Flat grill