Illinois Food Service License Practice Test

Which device can be used to record time temperature abuse during the delivery of food?

1. Refrigerator magnet

2. Food thermometer

3. Time-temperature indicator (TTI)

4. Pressure cooker

The correct answer is: Time-temperature indicator (TTI)

The correct response is indeed the time-temperature indicator (TTI). This device is specifically designed to monitor the temperature of food throughout the delivery process. It provides visual cues, such as color changes, when food has been exposed to temperatures outside of safe limits for too long, indicating potential time-temperature abuse. Using TTIs can help food service operators quickly assess whether the food has been kept at a safe temperature during transport. This is especially valuable in ensuring food safety and compliance with health regulations. The other devices mentioned, such as a food thermometer, are important for measuring current temperatures but do not track temperature history or indicate past exposure to unsafe temperatures. Similarly, a refrigerator magnet would not have any function related to tracking temperature abuse, and a pressure cooker is used for cooking rather than monitoring temperature during food delivery.