Question

chapter 14: food safety regulations and standard

1. what would the regulatory authority consider a core item violation?

a. food being held at incorrect temperatures
b. dirty floors
c. improper handwashing
d. lack of dish detergent

Explanation:

Core item violations in food safety are related to direct risks to food safety. Food held at incorrect temperatures (a) can lead to bacterial growth and foodborne illness, which is a core safety issue. Dirty floors (b) are a general sanitation issue but not directly a core food - safety risk. Improper handwashing (c) is a hygiene practice but not as directly related to the safety of the food itself as temperature - controlled storage. Lack of dish detergent (d) is more about cleaning ability rather than a core food - safety violation.

Answer:

A. Food being held at incorrect temperatures