2023 IHOP BOH SOP Study Guide with complete solution
What is the maximum temperature for food quality?
165
Labels for prepared products must contain the following 4 pieces of information:
1. Product name
2. Preparer's initials
3. Prep date & Time
4. Expiration date & time
What is the Temperature Danger Zone
Between 41 and 140 degrees
What is the preferred method for thawing food?
In a refrigerator between 33 and 41 degrees
What is it called when microorganisms are transferred from one surface to
another?
Cross-Contamination
What is the sequence for cleaning the BOH floors?
1) Sweep
2) Mop with detergent solution
3) Mop rinse with hot water
To check internal temps, where should you insert the thermometer?
Into the thickest part of the food
TRUE or FALSE: Check the internal temp of a product in at least 2 locations:
TRUE
How many seconds should you wait for a thermometer to steady when taking a
product's internal temp?
15 seconds
What do prep sheets indicate?
Products needing to be prepared each day
The amount of time a product can be kept before it is thrown out is known as :
Shelf life
How often should items with a 24 hour shelf life be prepped?
Daily
What does a freezer pull sheet list?
Products that need to be pulled from the freezer each day to thaw
Where is the ideal location to store kitchen knives?
In or on a clean an sanitary knife holder
If you are continuously using a knife during product preparation, how often must
you sanitize the knife?
Every 4 hours
If you change tasks while sanitizing a knife, you must sanitize knife:
Immediately
The maximum time it should take to cook a guest's order once it is received in the
kitchen is known as what?
Cook time
Using every available inch of cooking space is known as:
, Space management
TRUE or FALSE: Every team member has the responsibility of ensuring each
plate is "picture perfect."
TRUE
Which team member confirms that plate presentation is correct and garnishes
each order?
Expeditor
TRUE or FALSE: Microwave wattage may affect cook time?
TRUE
Food will cook faster in the microwave when placed in this type of container:
Round & shallow
An important step when placing food in the microwave is to:
Cover food to prevent splattering & retain moisture
TRUE or FALSE: Upon delivery, frozen foods must be solid to the touch
TRUE
Dry goods should be stored at what temperature range?
50 - 70 degrees
What does FIFO stand for?
First In First Out
In what order should food that was just delivered be stored/put away?
1) Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
Equal parts of diced onions and diced bell peppers are known as what?
Denver Mix
The following meat automatically comes with what breakfast dish:
1) 2 Bacon Strips
2) 2 Pork Sausage Links
3) 2 Ham Slices
The Breakfast Sampler
What dish comes with 2 triangles of French Toast, 2 eggs, 2 bacon strips, 2 pork
sausage links & 2 buttermilk pancakes?
Split Decision breakfast
What is used instead of LBA when preparing a dish from the Simple & Fit Menu?
Pam spray
Why must the egg batter be agitated before use?
So the solids and liquids can separate after sitting
What is the temp of the Wet Grill
350 degrees
What is the proper procedure to heating food before placing it on the steam
table?
Re-heat food to 165 degrees and hold that temp for 15 secs, then place it on the steam
table
Original French Toast is cooked in how much LBA or Salad Oil?
1/2 oz.
When dipping bread into the French Toast Batter, which utensil should you use?
What is the maximum temperature for food quality?
165
Labels for prepared products must contain the following 4 pieces of information:
1. Product name
2. Preparer's initials
3. Prep date & Time
4. Expiration date & time
What is the Temperature Danger Zone
Between 41 and 140 degrees
What is the preferred method for thawing food?
In a refrigerator between 33 and 41 degrees
What is it called when microorganisms are transferred from one surface to
another?
Cross-Contamination
What is the sequence for cleaning the BOH floors?
1) Sweep
2) Mop with detergent solution
3) Mop rinse with hot water
To check internal temps, where should you insert the thermometer?
Into the thickest part of the food
TRUE or FALSE: Check the internal temp of a product in at least 2 locations:
TRUE
How many seconds should you wait for a thermometer to steady when taking a
product's internal temp?
15 seconds
What do prep sheets indicate?
Products needing to be prepared each day
The amount of time a product can be kept before it is thrown out is known as :
Shelf life
How often should items with a 24 hour shelf life be prepped?
Daily
What does a freezer pull sheet list?
Products that need to be pulled from the freezer each day to thaw
Where is the ideal location to store kitchen knives?
In or on a clean an sanitary knife holder
If you are continuously using a knife during product preparation, how often must
you sanitize the knife?
Every 4 hours
If you change tasks while sanitizing a knife, you must sanitize knife:
Immediately
The maximum time it should take to cook a guest's order once it is received in the
kitchen is known as what?
Cook time
Using every available inch of cooking space is known as:
, Space management
TRUE or FALSE: Every team member has the responsibility of ensuring each
plate is "picture perfect."
TRUE
Which team member confirms that plate presentation is correct and garnishes
each order?
Expeditor
TRUE or FALSE: Microwave wattage may affect cook time?
TRUE
Food will cook faster in the microwave when placed in this type of container:
Round & shallow
An important step when placing food in the microwave is to:
Cover food to prevent splattering & retain moisture
TRUE or FALSE: Upon delivery, frozen foods must be solid to the touch
TRUE
Dry goods should be stored at what temperature range?
50 - 70 degrees
What does FIFO stand for?
First In First Out
In what order should food that was just delivered be stored/put away?
1) Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
Equal parts of diced onions and diced bell peppers are known as what?
Denver Mix
The following meat automatically comes with what breakfast dish:
1) 2 Bacon Strips
2) 2 Pork Sausage Links
3) 2 Ham Slices
The Breakfast Sampler
What dish comes with 2 triangles of French Toast, 2 eggs, 2 bacon strips, 2 pork
sausage links & 2 buttermilk pancakes?
Split Decision breakfast
What is used instead of LBA when preparing a dish from the Simple & Fit Menu?
Pam spray
Why must the egg batter be agitated before use?
So the solids and liquids can separate after sitting
What is the temp of the Wet Grill
350 degrees
What is the proper procedure to heating food before placing it on the steam
table?
Re-heat food to 165 degrees and hold that temp for 15 secs, then place it on the steam
table
Original French Toast is cooked in how much LBA or Salad Oil?
1/2 oz.
When dipping bread into the French Toast Batter, which utensil should you use?
