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Image Source: Shutterstock<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\nTemperature Danger Zone (40\u00b0F \u2013 140\u00b0F)<\/h3>\n
Bacteria grows rapidly between the temperatures of 40\u00b0F and 140\u00b0F, doubling in number in as little as 20 minutes. This range of temperatures is called the \u201cDanger Zone.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Food Safety – Two-Hour Rule<\/h3>\n
The absolute maximum time for leaving prepared foods at room temperature is 2 hours\u2014including time for preparation, serving and eating. (1 hour if the temperature is over 90\u00b0F).<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n<\/div>\nFood Safety Observations When Dining Out<\/h3>\n
Food can get contaminated anywhere \u2013 no matter who prepares the meal or where you eat it. It is essential to make some basic food safety observations when dining out \u2013 so as to prevent foodborne illness
\nThe research found that among the cases foodborne illness outbreaks, for which there was a reported source of contamination, 70% were traced back to an ill food-service worker.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t![\"eating_out_dining_food_safety\"](\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/eating_out_dining_food_safety_002_shutterstock_197864327.jpg?_t=1567041475\")
Image Source: Shutterstock<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\nMake some basic food safety observations when dining out:<\/p>\n
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- Check Inspection Scores \u2013 <\/strong>Many state health departments make restaurant health inspection scores available on the web. Check the score before going to the restaurant \u00a0or check when you get there.<\/li>\n
- Make Sure the Restaurant Is Clean \u2013 <\/strong>Confirm that restaurant tables, floors, and utensils are clean. If not, you may want to take your business elsewhere.<\/li>\n
- Check That Your Food Is Cooked Thoroughly \u2013 <\/strong>Meat, fish, poultry, and eggs should be cooked thoroughly to kill germs. If food is served undercooked or raw, send it back.<\/li>\n
- Properly Handle Your Leftovers \u2013 <\/strong>Taking your food to go? Remember to refrigerate within 2 hours of eating out. If food is left in a hot car or temperatures above 90\u00baF, refrigerate it \u00a0within 1 hour. Eat leftovers within 3 to 4 days.<\/li>\n
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- Make Sure the Restaurant Is Clean \u2013 <\/strong>Confirm that restaurant tables, floors, and utensils are clean. If not, you may want to take your business elsewhere.<\/li>\n
- Check Inspection Scores \u2013 <\/strong>Many state health departments make restaurant health inspection scores available on the web. Check the score before going to the restaurant \u00a0or check when you get there.<\/li>\n
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