Time & Temperature ControlQuestion 207 of 319
Between checking the temperature of raw chicken and then checking a cooked vegetable, what must the cook do with the probe thermometer?
a.Wipe it on a clean apron
b.Rinse it briefly under hot water
c.Wash, rinse, and sanitize the probe before the next use
d.Nothing, since both items are at safe internal temperatures
Explanation
Probe thermometers contact food directly and can carry pathogens between items. Between uses — especially between raw and ready-to-eat or different protein types — the probe must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized just like other food-contact tools. Alcohol wipes or sanitizer-soaked wipes labeled for food contact are common shortcuts.
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