Handling Food Safely Part 1

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-HFSP1

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
State the hazards that cause foodborne illness.
Discuss the methods to prevent the hazards that cause foodborne illness (Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill).

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: An Overview of Foodborne Illness

Prevention of Foodborne Illness

Cause of Foodborne Illness

Main Types of Foodborne Illness

Food Infection

Food Intoxication

Time/Temperature Control for Safety

Prevention

Review

Summary

Section 3: Clean

Cleaning Your Hands

Cleaning Foods

Ready-to-Eat Food

Food Contact Surfaces

Dish Washing Process

Dishwashing: Manual Method

Dishwashing: Mechanical Method

Rinsing and Sanitizing: Manual Method

Rinsing and Sanitizing: Mechanical Method

Review

Summary

Section 4: Separate

Cross-Contamination

Shopping

Storing

Preparing

Review

Summary

Section 5: Cook

Temperatures

Danger Zone

Proper Temperature

Food Type #1

Food Type #2

Food Type #3

Food Type #4

Food Type #5

Food Type #6

Holding Hot Food

Using a Thermometer

Calibrating a Thermometer

Types of Thermometers

Review

Summary

Section 6: Chill

Cold Holding Food

Method #1: Refrigeration

Method #2: Ice

During Preparation

Thawing Frozen Foods

Cooling

Cooling Methods

Storing Food Properly

Reheating

Review

Summary

Section 7: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Subject Matter Expert: Clarence B. Taylor III, MBA, CDM, CFPP

Clarence B. Taylor III, CDM/ CFPP is a 30-year veteran of the food industry, a Certified Dietary Manager/Food Protection Professional, and a Certified ServSafe Trainer and Test Proctor. His career highlights include being featured as a restaurant owner on Samantha Brown’s Passport to Great Weekends tv show and author of an article in River Region Living. He currently serves as Nutrition Director for an Alabama-based Rehabilitative hospital provider.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.