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Why remove standing water from outside areas?
Used in dish machines to check final rinse temp
Dirty probes can spread pathogens between foods
Why maintain door sweeps and window screens?
Why train staff to respond calmly to power failures?
Consider how altitude changes boiling point
Immersion, surface, penetration, and air probes
Why keep dumpsters away from building entrances?
Why keep dumpsters on concrete or asphalt?
How accurate must air thermometers be?
Digital readings are faster
Keep thermometer storage cases clean
Why keep ventilation systems clean?
Digital thermometers read instantly
Why ensure proper lighting in dishwashing and storage areas?
Ice-point calibration steps
Why close a food operation after a sewage backup?
Why work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
Why keep maintenance schedules for equipment?
Why work with licensed pest control operators?
How do pests spread foodborne illness?
They do not measure internal temp
Large ice crystals or fluid mean thawed and refrozen food
A dropped thermometer may lose accuracy
Stem thermometers measure thick food from tip to dimple
Air temp thermometers must be ±3°F
Why store mops hanging to dry?
Why must prep sinks be used only for food prep?
Timers in prep areas help monitor exposure
Why test private water supplies regularly?
Calibrate after drops, temp changes, or before shifts
Thin foods like burgers or fish fillets need a small probe
Why use flooring materials that are smooth and nonabsorbent?
Why use potable water for food prep and cleaning?
Why use containers with tight-fitting lids for garbage?
Why coving is important
Why seal cracks and holes in walls or floors?
Why store clean glasses and dishes upside down?
Why must lighting be bright in prep areas?
Why replace cracked or chipped dishes?
Used inside fridges, freezers, or ovens
Why cover garbage containers?
Why use only food-grade containers?
Glass thermometers must be enclosed in a protective casing
Why keep floor drains uncovered and clean?
The calibration nut on a thermometer
Why act on pest sightings right away?
Why facility maintenance matters
Ice-point is safer and easier
Link between garbage and pests
Why install vacuum breakers or air gaps?
Why use generators or dry ice during power outages?
Infrared thermometers measure surface temperatures
Why repair leaks and dripping faucets quickly?
Drinks must prevent spills and contamination
Why cover light bulbs in food areas?
Why keep maintenance tools away from food areas?
Example of backsiphonage
Why keep dry storage areas well-ventilated?
Different probes are for liquids, surfaces, penetration, or air
Timers and thermometers in prep areas
Why make sure handwashing sinks are never blocked?
Scaled in at least two-degree increments
Calibration keeps readings accurate
Example of denying pests food and shelter
Purpose of installing equipment correctly
Final rinse of a dishwashing machine
Infrared thermometers don’t touch food
Why check that plumbing works correctly?
