The Flow of Food
The Flow of Food
The Flow of Food
Temperature abuse
Any time potentially hazardous food is exposed to
the temperature danger zone of 5C to 60C. Foods
being prepared or cooked should pass through the
temperature danger zone as quickly as possible.
Temperature abuse of potentially hazardous foods
can cause the rapid growth of microorganisms,
potentially causing foodborne illness.
Four-hour rule
Potentially hazardous foods may not be exposed to
the temperature danger zone for more than four
hours
SlacCross-contamination
Transfer of harmful substances or disease-causing
microorganisms from one food product to another through direct
contact, or contact with utensils, equipment, work surfaces, or
employees hands or clothing.
king
The process of gradually thawing frozen food in preparation for
deep-fat frying or to allow even heating during cooking.
Pooled eggs
Eggs that have been cracked open and combined in a container
for quantity cooking.
Cold paddles
Utensils that can be filled with water and frozen. Stirring food
products with them chills food very quickly.
Cooking Poultry
Poultry:
(including whole or ground chicken,
turkey, and duck)
Minimum Internal Cooking
Temperature:
165F (74C) for 15 seconds
Cooking Stuffing
Stuffing made with potentially
hazardous ingredients
Stuffed meat, fish, poultry, and pasta
Minimum Internal Cooking
Temperature:
165F (74C) for 15 seconds