How long should the whole handwashing process take, at minimum?

As long as it takes to rinse off soap

Cold food held for service must be kept at what temperature?

Room temperature, if served within an hour

How should cooked food be cooled safely?

Leave it on the counter until it reaches room temperature

From 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within the next 4 hours

Put the whole hot pot straight into the freezer

From 135°F to 41°F within 12 hours

In a refrigerator, where should raw chicken be stored?

On the bottom shelf, below all other food

A food handler has been vomiting and has diarrhea. What should happen?

They must stay home and not work with food

They can work if they wear gloves

They can work at the register only after washing hands

They can work if they feel well enough

Which of these is NOT a safe way to thaw frozen food?

On the counter at room temperature

In the microwave, if cooked right after

What does FIFO mean in food storage?

First in, first out: use older stock before newer stock

Food inspection follow-up order

Fresh items first out to customers

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