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What should a cook do to prepare food that is safe for a customer with a food allergy?

Keep Clean Before you start cooking, clean them with soap and warm water. Do it again between cooking with and without the problem food. Don’t use an antibacterial gel, because it may not remove some allergy triggers.

Which food is at a temperature that allows bacteria to grow well Servsafe?

Warmth – the ‘danger zone’ temperatures at which bacteria grow best are between 5ºC and 63ºC. Food – like any other living things, germs need food to grow. High-risk foods that bacteria love best include dairy products, meat, poultry, fish and shellfish.

Who is responsible for ensuring that staff members are informed about food allergies?

For Food Handlers: Every three (3) years. Who needs to be trained: The Person in Charge (PIC) shall ensure that employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.

Which item may be re served to customers?

According to ServSafe guidelines, the only food that may be re-served is unopened, pre packaged food in good condition.

What is the best way to protect food from deliberate tampering?

What is the best way to protect food from deliberate tampering? Make it as difficult as possible for someone to tamper with it.

What is the best way to eliminate pests that have entered the operation?

What is the best way to eliminate pests that have entered the operation? Work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO).

What is the best way to handle recalled food items?

Take Quick Action

  1. Removing the affected items from your inventory and placing them in a secure and appropriate location away from food, eating utensils, cooking equipment, linens, and single-use items.
  2. Sanitizing the area where the recalled food items were previously stored.

When a food recall occurs the operation must what?

Take action to conform to the recall. the quantity of the product in stock and the storage site where the commodity product is located must be submitted to the State Distributing Agency within 10 calendar days of the recall to expedite removal, replacement, and reimbursement.

Who is in charge of food recalls?

Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FSIS issues recalls on meat, poultry, and egg products. U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA issues recalls on other food as well as pet food and animal feed.

Is Onion still on recall?

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, serve, or sell recalled onions and products. As of October 8, 2020, this outbreak appears to be over. FDA is continuing their investigation to find the root cause of this outbreak.