NEHA certified professional food manager – Flashcards

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Which of the following is a term for an occurrence of two or more cases of the same symptoms after consumption of the same food?
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foodborne disease outbreak
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Which two are benefits of good food safety standards?
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-reduced costs from food waste -reduced costs from fines
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Which of the following has recently become another reason to practice good food safety principles?
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increase in media attention and coverage
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What should you do for your staff to reinforce the importance of high food safety standards?
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-Motivate them -Offer resources and training -Provide solid supervision
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Which of the following best describes a food safety policy?
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It should outline management's responsibilities and should also be used to communicate standards to the staff
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Which 3 should be included in a food safety policy?
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-Personal hygiene, health screening and illness -reporting procedures -Effective temperature control and monitoring practices -Procedures for handling foodborne disease outbreaks
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Which of the following best describes the concept of management?
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-Getting activities completed efficiently and effectively with and through other people
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True or false? People, products and premises are all things that can be governed by food safety standards
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TRUE
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Which is the main objective of food safety training on food premises?
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To improve working practices by changing staff behavior and attitude
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What are the four stages of training?
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Motivate Teach Supervise Test
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What are the three main types of contamination?
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Botanical Chemical Biological
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When may food be contaminated?
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Before delivery During preparation by employees with poor hygiene After it is served to customers
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Which is accurate about bacteria?
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-The majority of bacteria are harmless -Food poisoning bacteria are the most significant biological contaminant
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What is true about spores produced by bacteria?
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Spores are very difficult to kill
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The acronym FAT TOM helps us to remember the variables that affect bacterial growth. What do the two T's stand for?
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Time Temperature ______________ (Food Acidity Time Temperature Oxygen Moisture)
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At what temperature do food poisioning bacteria most rapidly multiply? (Temperature Danger Zone)
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Between 41-135 degrees
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Which bacteria cause a highly deadly foodborne illness?
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Clostridium botulinum
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Which of these is a main vehicle for virus transfer?
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Clothing and equipment Hand-contact surfaces Food-contact surfaces
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Which of these is NOT true with respect to mold?
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Cooking always destroys mold
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Which of these two statements are true concerning shellfish food poisoning?
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The toxins have no odor and no taste Illness sometimes results in death
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All of the following are common causes of chemical contamination except for
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Improperly canned food
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What type of container should NOT be used to store acidic foods?
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Metallic
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In which two ways can a food handler chemically contaminate food?
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Not washing hands properly Not washing foods properly
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What two warning signs should you look for to identify contamination at delivery?
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Food not properly protected Damaged packaging
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Each of the following factors makes food preparation potentially hazardous except:
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Cleaning the food preparation are too often
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What is the main reason for having a good food safety program?
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To prevent food contamination
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What areas of your building should you maintain as part of your food safety program
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Entrances and exits The interior The exterior
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What areas of vulnerability does a good food safety program address?
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People and buildings
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What is a food allergy?
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The body's immune response to a food it mistakes as harmful
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All of the following are common allergens except:
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Rice _________________ ARE ALLERGENS: Milk Eggs Fish and shellfish Tree nuts and peanuts Wheat Soy/soybeans
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What is the most important reason for promoting good personal hygiene?
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To reduce contamination hazards associated with people
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What is the most common bacteria associated with people?
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Why should you use a colored bandage to cover wounds?
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It can be easily seen if it falls into food
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In which two cases should employees inform you of illness?
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-When they or a household member have diarrhea -When they have eaten a meal that caused food poisoning
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An employeed would NOT have to notify the management of the following symptoms
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A migraine headache _______________________ DO REPORT: An open wound that cannot be protected by a bandage A sore throat with fever Vomiting, diarrhea or jaundice
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What is the maximum time you should wear a pair of gloves when doing the same task?
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4 hours
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When should food handlers wear their aprons?
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In the food prep area _________________________ DO NOT WEAR APRONS: When taking out the trash When entering the dining part of the restaurant When visiting the restroom
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What is the most important reason for wearing hair restraints?
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They keep hair from falling in the food
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Whom should you contact with questions about food safety policy?
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Local regulatory agency
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What is the most effective way to communicate your policies?
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Write them down and share them with employees
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All of the following are examples of TCS foods (PHFs) except:
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sliced bread ________________ ARE TCS (PHFs): Milk, milk products and eggs Meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, and crustaceans Sliced melons
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What are two most important things to do when protecting food?
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Prevent time-temperature abuse Prevent cross-contamination
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What are the three methods of cross-contamination?
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Direct Indirect Drip
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Which of the following is true regarding food safety and stock rotation?
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All TCS (PHFs) and perishable foods should be checked daily
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Each of the following statements is true regarding the proper storage of meat except
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Meats can be used or sold up to three days past their use-by date ______________________________________________________ ARE TRUE -Meat needs to be stored at 41 degrees or below -Before storing and prepareing meat, ensure that it is firm and elastic and has a fresh odor -Meat should be stored in its original packaging, or in clean and sanitized containers or airtight, moisture-proof wrapping
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Employees can help ensure food safety during preparation by
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-Minimizing the handling of food -Using disposable clorths for wiping hands -Following a "clean as you go" policy
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Why is it so crucial to follow safe practices when thawing food?
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Because dormant bacteria remain in frozen food and will start to multiply when the food's temperature is raised
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All but which of the following statements are true regarding previously cooked and cooled TCS foods (PHFs)?
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Food that does not reach 165 degrees within two hours must be discarded ARE TRUE They must be rapidly reheated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees for 15 seconds within two hours Food that does not reach 165 degrees within four hours must be discarded Food that does not get cooled to 70 degrees within two hours must either be discarded or reheated to 165 degrees and cooled correctly
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What are two food service controls that can be used to minimize the risk of contamination?
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-Serve food quickly after cooking, cooling, or reheating -Separate raw food and ready-to-eat food
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What are two steps employees can take to protect against food service contamination?
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-Practice good hygiene -Minimize handling of food
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Which of these is the most important concern with respect to the design of food premises?
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A continuous workflow from delivery to service
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Each of these is an example of suitable facilities for hand washing except
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several choices of soap at each sink ARE SUITABLE: -Separate sinks for food handlers dealing with raw food -Separate facilities for hand washing and for food washing -Handwashing sinks close to the entrance of the food preparation area
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Where are handwashing stations NOT required?
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Break rooms ARE REQUIRED Restrooms Dish-washing areas Food preparation areas
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According to the FDA Food Code, carpeting may be used in which of the following
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Dining room
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Which of these is an acceptable way to use non-drinking (non-potable) water?
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Air-conditioning
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What is the best way to prevent backflow from a cross-connection?
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Air gaps
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All kitchen equipment must be
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Sanitized daily
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Equipment not designed for food contact but used in food preparation areas should be
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Smooth Waterproof Easy to clean and maintain
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Which material may be used for serving food only if the utensil is a part of the uninterrupted process of cooking through service?
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Cast iron
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Which best describes the result of choosing the right thermometer to use?
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Ensures that food is safe
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What is the purpose of cleaning
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To remove food residue, dirt and grease from surfaces
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What is the term for the process of reducing microorganisms to a safe level?
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Sanitizing
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Which of the following statements is true about cleaning and sanitizing?
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All equipment and surfaces need to be cleaned
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When surfaces are in contact with time/temperature control for safety (potentially hazardous) foods, what is the maximum amount of time allowed between sanitzations?
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4 hours
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Each of the following statements is true regarding dishwashing machines except:
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The machine should be cleaned at least once a week ARE TRUE: -The correct water temperature should be monitored and maintained -Items placed in the dishwasher should be rinsed first -The manufacturer's operating instructions should be followed
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For hot water sanitization, items should be immersed in water for 30 seconds at what temperature?
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171 degrees
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Which two of the following statements are true of CIP equipment?
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-It should have sufficient access points to allow inspection -It should be self-draining
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What is the order of a typical CIP sequence?
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Pre-rinse Wash with detergent Intermediate rinse Sanitization Air dry
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What resource would you check for information about the hazards of a specific chemical and directions for safe use?
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The MSDS
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Cleaning schedules must clearly specify details regarding all the following except:
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Who should be notified if a cleaning supply needs to be replinished SHOULD SPECIFY: What equipment should be cleaned Which staff members are responsible for what tasks When the cleaning should take place
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A good pest control program will help prevent each of the following except:
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Loss of customers and profits caused by selling poor quality food
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What is integrated pest management (IPM)?
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An approach to pest control in which a wide range of practices are used to prevent or solve pest problems
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Which two practices does a successful integrated pest management (IPM) program balance?
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Prevention and control
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What are some ways that food pests can enter a building?
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Through gaps or holes in the building Brought in via food delivery Brought in via a person
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What are two things you should do when it comes to pest control?
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Deny pests and adequate water supply Deny pests an adequate food supply
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What is one way customers can help minimize pests at outdoor dining areas?
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Do not feed wildlife
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Which pest has the least ability to spread disease
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Ants
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Which two are required for licensed PCOs?
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-They must take and pass an exam administered by the state -They must attend training on a continual basis
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Each of the following is an advantage of using a PCO except:
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Better positioning within the food industry
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What is the best resource for additional information about a pesticide?
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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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Which of these is the federal government's "best advice" to minimize the incidence of foodborne illness?
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FDA Food Code
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Which agency is responsible for inspecting and grading domestic and imported food and food products derived from domesticated animals like cattle and chicken?
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USDA
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Which is NOT your responsibility with respect to government food safety regulation?
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Finding out which inspectors are more lenient and dealing only with them ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: -Becoming familiar with the agencies involved in the US food safety system -Determining which federal, state, and local agencies regulate your establishment -Obtaining copies of any regulations to which your establishment is subject
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What does a flow diagram provide for hazard analysis?
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A map of the sequence of steps or operations involved with a particular food item of process
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What term describes specified values for control measures that eliminate or reduce hazards at CCPs?
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Target levels
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Which monitoring method would address staff understanding of the importance of CCPs, target values, and critical limits?
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Competency testing
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Whcih is the correct way to handle a product that falls outside critical limits (e.g. chicken held at 130 degrees)?
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Destroy the product
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What is the goal of establishing verification procedures?
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To create a system that confirms that HACCP is working
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What does a HACCP-based inspection focus on?
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The control of hazards throughout the food flow
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Which of these is NOT a best practice you should follow during an inspection?
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Make sure the inspector knows when you disagree ARE BEST PRACTICES Accompany the inspector throughout the inspection Take notes Act professionally
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