The eho

Cards (23)

  • What should you do to keep food safe regarding personal hygiene?
    Keep hands, clothes, and nails clean
  • Why should you not work if you are sick?
    To prevent spreading illness through food
  • What does "clean as you go" mean in food safety?
    Maintain cleanliness during food preparation
  • What is the safe temperature to chill food to?
    Below 5°C5°C
  • What temperature should food be cooked to for safety?
    Over 75°C75°C
  • What is the minimum temperature for hot holding food?
    Above 63°C63°C
  • What temperature should food be frozen to?
    Below 18°C-18°C
  • What should be done with waste in food safety?
    Dispose of waste properly
  • What is a method used for pest control in food safety?
    Use pest control measures
  • What does HACCP stand for?
    Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
  • What is the role of the Environmental Health Officer (EHO)?
    Enforces the Food Safety Act
  • What actions can an EHO take during an investigation?
    Takes photos and samples
  • How does an EHO respond to food poisoning outbreaks?
    Follows up outbreaks of food poisoning
  • What can an EHO do in extreme circumstances?
    Can close down a business
  • What is the highest food hygiene rating?
    5
  • What do EHOs inspect in food businesses?
    Food handlers working hygienically
  • What is FIFO in food storage?
    First In, First Out method
  • How does an EHO enforce food safety laws?
    Can enter premises without warning
  • What is an Emergency Prohibition Notice?
    Stops dangerous food practices immediately
  • What happens if food is seized by an EHO?
    It is tested by a laboratory
  • How might an EHO investigate a food poisoning outbreak?
    By collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses
  • How might an E. coli outbreak occur at a hotel?
    Through cross-contamination or improper cooking
  • What steps are taken to deal with an E. coli outbreak?
    Investigate sources and implement safety measures