Principle of Food Safety and Sanitation Midterm Review

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes covering food safety definitions, hospitality applications, and the importance of sanitation standards.

Food Safety

The handling, preparation, and storage of food to ensure that it will not cause harm to the consumer.

Food Sanitation

The habits and standards involved in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in food handling environments.

Hospitality Food Sectors

Industries requiring food safety standards including hotels, restaurants, tourism, airlines and in-flight catering, cruise ships, resorts, catering services, festival events, and tourist attractions with food concessions.

YOPI

An acronym for vulnerable populations most at risk for foodborne illnesses: Young children, the elderly (Old), Pregnant women, and Immunocompromised individuals.

Vulnerable Populations

Groups such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals who require protection through strict food safety practices.

Brand Reputation and Trust

The professional standing of a business that must be safeguarded because food safety lapses can go viral.

Regulatory Compliance

The act of adhering to sanitation standards to prevent costly fines, forced closures, and legal penalties from local health authorities.

Foodborne Illnesses

Sicknesses resulting from contaminated food that food safety and sanitation practices aim to prevent.