TOOUGL TeSung CHICOuit As an example of a verification activity, finished product testing can be undertaken to verify that the practices and procedures in place at this business are achieving safe food. Five samples of the same product can be sampled (can be pooled) and provided to the laboratory. An example of schedule of tests follows. To ensure food is thoroghly cooked ,it is critical that equipment is use to accordance with the manufacturers at all time. Probe thermometer - Use a probe thermometer to check internal food temperatures when you cook, re-heat, cool, thaw, and keep foods hot or cold. There are different types of probe thermometers. -purchase thermometer from companies that supply probe thermometer or electronic testing equipment. -see the department of health guide to remote monitoring of temperatures in food storage unit for more device. -before reading the temperature wait 30 seconds until the temperature reading stabilises. -measure the surface of vacuum packet or frozen food By placing the lenght Of the probe thermometer between the two vacuum pack or frozen items. Example Ice water check Mix water and ice in a container . Let is it for a few minutes Insert thermometer for at least 10 seconds until the reading is stable An accurate thermometer will show a temperature between +1 and -1