FOODS Blog 2

1. How do we avoid moisture build up in cooked foods prior to storage?  We let the food cool down first.  In less than 2 hours to avoid  bacteria in a dish that is shallow 

      2. What key strategies do we put in place when serving food? Make sure dishes are clean and heat up plates to insure food stays warm and use tongs instead of tongs 

       3. What's happening to bacteria at the following temps -18, 75 and 37  

At -18 the bacteria is hybernating,  75 is when most of the harmful bacteria had died off. 37 is the optimal bacteria growth.

 

        4. What type of bacteria can be found in the following foods 

           -Lettuce - listeria can be found on lettuce

           -Chicken  salmonella can be found on chicken