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  • minimum internal cooking temperature of stuffing made with tcs ingredients is
    165F (74C)
    158F (70C)
    160F (71C)
    145F (63C)
  • What should a foodhandler do to make gloves easier to put on?
    Roll the gloves
    Blow into gloves
    Select the correct sized gloves
    Sprinkle flour in gloves
  • A foodhandler who has been diagnosed with Shigellosis should be?
    told to wear gloves while working  with food 
    told to stay home
    assigned to a nonfoodhandling position until recovery
    told to wash his hands every 15min
  • a foodhandler comes to work with diarrhea what should the manager tell the foodhandler to do?
    only bus tables
    do not work with food 
    go home
    clean the restroom after  each use
  • what practice is useful for preventing norovirus from causing food-borne illness?  
    cooling food rapidly
    excluding staff with vomitting from the operation
    encouraging staff to get flu shots
    cooking food to minimum internal temperature 
  • which of the following items can contaminate food?
    a watch
    rings 
    earrings
    All of the above
  • a foodhandler with salmonellosis cannot continue to work at an establishment until recovered
    True
    False
  • what practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing a foodborne illness?
    purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers
    microwaving fish to be served raw for 15 seconds
    cooking food to correct internal temperature
    hand washing throughout the day 
  • Storing sanitizers away from food is one way to help prevent which type of contamination?
    environmental
    cross 
    physical
    chemical
  • Managers must report employee illnesses resulting from this pathogen.
    Shigella  spp.
    clostridium perfringens
    vibrio vulnificus
  • What does T.C.S stand for?
    Time (and temperature) controlled foods
    Time consuming foods
    Turkey Cuts standing
    Tata consultancy services
  • When should you flip your cutting board?
    always
    after you're done cutting
    never
  • What temperature must cooked vegetables reach to be safely hot-held for service?
    165° F
    155° F
    145° F
    135° F
  • Dairy products other than milk must be recieved at or below
    41F (5C)
    32F (0C)
    45F (7C)
    35F (2C)
  • Your hands should be washed after which of the following activities?
    Touching your hair
    using a handkerchief
    eating
    all of the above
  • Cross contamination is when you are transferring an item of food from one surface to another?
    False
    True
  • which is one way to prevent flies from entering the operation
    install pest strips
    apply residual spray
    apply repellants
    install air curtains
  • lasagna was removed from hot holding service at 11:00am what time must it be served or tossed?
    2:00 p.m.
    12:00 p.m.
    4:00 p.m.
    3:00 p.m.
  • what is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a veal chop?
    145°F (63°C)
    155°F (68°C)
    135°F (57°C)
    165°F(74°C)
  • Establishments should only use hand sanitizers that have been approved by the FDA
    True 
    False
  • where should a foodhandler was his or her hands after prepping food?
    designed sink for handwashing
    food prep sink
    utility sink
    3 compartment sink
  • After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?
    serving customers
    clearing tables
    applying hand antiseptic
    putting on gloves
  • what type of eggs should be used when preparing raw or under cooked dishes for high risk pop.
    pooled
    hard boiled
    shelled
    pasteurized 
  • single use gloves are not required when
    handling cooked food
    the food handler has a latex sensitivity
    washing produce
    prepping ready to eat foods
  • Which could be a factor of time temperature abuse?
    Not held or stored at required temperatures
    It is not cooled properly
    not cooked or reheated to the correct temperature
    Throwing a clock at a thermometer
  • A nursing home has a yearly barbecue for its residents. Which food item should not be served
    potato salad
    Deviled eggs
    rare hamburgers
    raw carrots 
  • Which piece of jewelry can be worn on a food handler's hand or arm?
    diamond ring
    watch 
    plain band ring
    medical bracelet
  • Amber has a small cut.What should her manager do?
    send amber home
    cover her hand with a glove or finger cot
    cover the cut with a clean bandage
    cover the cut with a clean bandage, glove or finger cot
  • what temperatures do infrared thermometers measure?
    surface
    internal food
    oven
    air
  • Protective shields and shatter resistant lightbulbs prevent against which type of contamination
    cross
    biological
    physical
    chemical
  • what should be done with unwrapped utensils that appear to be unused after guests have left
    leave the utensils for the next guest
    wipe off the utensils and reuse
    clean and sanitize the utensils
    Wrap the utensils with a clean napkin
  • During handwashing foodhandlers must vigorously scrub their hands and arms for 2 minutes
    true 
    false
  • what condition promotes the growth of bacteria? 
    low levels of moisture 
    food with a pH that is highly alkaline 
    food held between 70F and 125F (21C and 52C)  
    high acidity 
  • What should be done with a package of flour that is received with signs of dampness on the bag?
    Accept it and place it in dry storage
    store in 41° or below
    reject the flower and return it to the supplier
    dry the bag and tape it up
  • A food handler with long hair should 
    cover it up with a restraint
    secure it with hair spray
    put it in a ponytail
    wear a hair clip
  • when can glass thermometers be used 
    when hanging in a cooler
    when checking liquids
    when enclosed in a shatter proof casing
    when candy is being made 
  • What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?
    60 or lower
    45 or lower
    41 or lower
    50 or lower 
  • the first step to cooling a deep pan of rice is to 
    let the pan sit on the counter for an hour to cool 
    cover the rice tightly with foil
    place the pan of rice into a walk-in freezer
    put the rice into shallow pans
  • which of the following should be implemented at establishments
    no chewing gum or tobacco while serving food
    no smoking while preparing or serving food
    no eating in food prep areas
    all of the choices
  • When can raw, unpackaged meat be offered for self-service?
    when meat is of high quality
    at mongolian barbeques
    at organic food stands
    when meat is frozen
  • What practice can help prevent allergic reactions?
    providing home delivery services
    using parchment paper when baking cookies
    Cooking different food types in the same oil
    Telling customers how an item is prepared 
  • which is an example of a physical contamination? 
    cooking tomato sauce in a copper pan 
    touching dirty food-contact surfaces
    bones in fish 
    sneezing on food 
  • Although attacks may occur anywhere in the food chain where are they usually focused
    purchasing of the food items
    On the food item, process or business
    cooking
    recieving the food items
  • Copper utensils and equipment can cause an illness when used to prepare acidic foods?
    True
    false
  • what should the food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area
    remove their apron
    put on gloves
    apply hand antiseptic
    wash hands
  • Which of the following statements is true about fish containing ciguatera or scromboid toxins
    cooking will destroy these toxins
    cooking will not destroy the toxins
    you can see and smell these toxins
    freezing will destroy the toxins
  • a preschool cafeteria manager protects young children's health by serving?
    raw milk
    sliced cantaloupe 
    fresh orange juice
    pasteurized eggs
  • foodhandlers must wash their hands after smoking
    true 
    false
  • Which food handler is least likely to contaminate the food she will handle?
    a foodhandler who keeps her fingernails short
    A foodhandler who wears false fingernails
    a foodhandler who keeps her fingernails long 
    a foodhandler who wears nail polish
  • Which of the following is not a common food allergen?
    beef
    dairy products
    eggs
    peanuts
  • food prep utensils must be cleaned and sanitized at least every how many hours?
    6
    3
    4
    5
  • illness from spoilage of contaminated food,bacteria,viruses, or parasites, chemical toxins
    immune system
    Foodborne-illness outbreak
    Contamination
    Foodborne illness
  • a food handler serving a glass of water to a customer should avoid holding the glass by the...
    middle 
    bottom
    rim
    stem
  • at which minimum temperature should hot food be held on a self service buffet 
    180F
    165F
    135F
    155F
  • once recieved, fresh poultry should be
    stored at an internal temperature of 41F (5C) or lower
    labeled with the correct handling procedures
    packed tightly in cardboard boxes
    free of all pathogens
  • Anaphylaxis
    extreme vomiting
    Death
    when your throat closes
    A severe life threatening allergic reaction
  • what information must be posted on a dishwasher
    correct settings
    manufacturer phone number
    schedule for cleaning
    recommended sanitizing amounts
  • A deli worker stops making sandwhiches to use the restroom. She must first...............
    take off her hat
    change her uniform
    take off her apron and properly store it
    wash her hands 
  • Who is required to wear a hair restraint while working?
    cashiers
    hosts
    dishwashers
    greeters
  • What should staff do when receiving a delivery of food and supplies?
    store immediately and inspect later
    visually inspect all food items
    inspect the non food items first
    stack neatly and return within 12 hours
  • Gloves should be changed at least every 4 hours of continual use
    false
    true
  • what should a server do after clearing a table
    apply hand antiseptic
    rinse hands in warm water
    put disposable gloves on
    wash hands
  • which step is a critical point for ground beef
    serving
    recieving
    purchasing
    cooking 
  • how should chemicals be stored?
    with kitchen-ware
    above food
    in food storage areas 
    away from prep areas
  • a cherry pit found in a fruit cocktail is an example of which type of hazard
    chemical
    physical
    biological
    viral
  • which is a physical contaminant?
    peanuts on a sundae
    twist tie in a tossed salad
    salmonella typhi in poultry
    mold on cheese
  • a food handler has just finished storing a dry food delivery. which step was done correctly?
     stored food in an empty chemical container
    stored food underneath a stairwell
    stored food away from the wall
    stored food 4 inches off the floor
  • an example of a physical contaminant is
    dirt
    pesticides
    bacteria
    mushrooms
  • When should you leave the workplace
    When you have a fever
    When you feel faint
    A mild headache
  • If you purchase food from an unsafe or sketchy source then what could you be at risk for?
    Getting into a fight
    transporting of a foodborne illness
    Loss of money
    Rotten produce
  • Ready-to-eat TCS food prepped in-house must be date marked if it's held for more than.....
    72 hours
    12 hours
    48 hours
    24 hours
  • Unwanted pollution of something by another substance.
    infection
    pollution
    contamination
    invasion
  • which food item has been associated with salmonella Typhi?
    under cooked ground beef  
    shellfish from contaminated water
    produce
    beverages
  • What does the CDC do?
    inspects meat
    regulates food across the state
    investigate diseases
    issue variances
  • Parasites are associated with which food
    baked goods
    poultry
    seafood
    produce
  • what must food handlers do to food immediately after thawing it.
    Cook it
    Cool it
    Freeze it
    Hold it
  • What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice?
    Recycle unused, uncovered butter for use in other food items
    clean and sanitize bread baskets between each customer
    Do not re-serve uneaten bread
    Reheat uneaten bread before serving to other customers
  • When cooking raw foods in the microwave food must be
    cooked in a disposable container
    kept uncovered during the cooking process
    cooked for a minimum of 3 minutes
    stirred midway through the cooking process
  • /What is a cross connection
    Backflow of clean water into dirty water
    approved public water main
    physical link between safe water and dirty water
    water transport vehicle
  • when should a foodhandler with a sore throat and fever be excluded in an operation
    after the foodhandler has a sore throat for more than 5 days
    when the foodhandlers fever is over 100F
    The customers served are primarily a high risk population
    before the regulatory authority is notified
  • RTE stands for ready to eat foods
    False
    True
  • which raw food is associated with enterohemorrhagic and shiga toxin producing E. coli
    ground beef
    whole prok
    live shellfish
    fresh poultry
  • what information must be included on the label of food packaged on-site for retail sale
    pack date
    storage guidelines 
    serving size
    list of ingredients
  • 3 steps to preventing deliberate contamination of food are?
    Knowing the right people, shopping smart, fda
    Safe sources, approved sources, train staff
    Keeping a close eye, no terrorists, take it close
  • which of these food processes does not require a variance from a regulatory authority?
    curing food
    smoking food as a method to preserve it
     buying bean sprouts from a reputable supplier
    pasteurizing juice on site
  • When should food handlers who wear gloves wash their hands?
    after putting on the gloves
    before taking off the gloves
    before putting on the gloves
    after applying a hand antiseptic
  • how can a food handler reduce bacteria found on poultry
    thawing poultry under running water
    washing poultry prior to cooking
    cooking the poultry to the proper internal temperature
    recieving only frozen poultry
  • how should an item that has been recalled by its manufacturer be stores in an operation?
    in self-draining containers
    together with food that will be served
    in vacuum-packed bags
    seperately from food that will be served
  • a manager notices dust on the cieling in the prep area. the source could be?.
    air vents that have not been cleaned 
    a problem with the dishwasher
    improper sanitizer concentration
    failure to routinely vacuum the dining room carpet
  • which piece of jewelery may a food handler wear at work
    watch 
    plain ring
    medical alert bracelet
    nose ring
  • Which storage practice reduces the risk of cross contamination?
    ground beef stored above steak
    carrots stored above ground beef
    fish stored above cheese
    poultry stored above raw oysters
  • cold tcs foods must be recieved  at an internal temperature of no higher than
    35°F(2°C)
    45°F(7°C)
    32°F (0°C)
    41°F(7°C)
  • cleaning products may be stored with packages of food
    false
    true
  • During which phase in an operation does food safety control begin
    purchasing
    preparation
    cooking
    storage
  • an establishment should do all of the following to prevent contamination EXCEPT!!!!
    use food-storage grade containers 
    store food away from chemicals
    keep high-acid foods seperate from other types of food
    purchase food products from approved suppliers
  • what causes preschool-age children to be at risk for foodborne illness
    they only eat ready-to-eat foods
    they have not recieved all of their immunizations 
    they have hidden injuries
    their immune systems are not strong
  • How far above the floor should food be stored?
    at least 6"
    at least 2"
    at least 1 1/2"
    at least 4"
  • By leaving the bathroom and not washing my hands, am I practicing good hygiene?
    Yes
    Maybe
    It depends on if you use handsanitizer
    No
  • what symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation?
    jaundice
    sore throat
    ciughing
    stomach cramps
  • what is the purpose of a hand antiseptic?
    eliminate the need for the use of gloves
    lower the number of pathogens on the skin
    increase the use of sanitizing solutions
    eliminate the need for hand washing
  • the primary goal of active managerial control is to reduce the risk of what?
    pest infestation
    legal disputes
    bad publicity
    foodborne illness
  • What is the internal temperature hot food must be held at to prevent pathogens from growing?
    153°F
    41°F
    135°F
    145°F
  • Which information is required on a material safety data sheet (MSDS)
    the cost of the chemical
    first aid information
    photos of the chemical 
    the vendors contact number
  • when thawing meat it must be kept cold in order to 
    preserve the taste of the meat
    prevent the growth of fungi
    minimize the growth of bacteria
    maintain the color of the meat
  • What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for chicken breast?
    135° for 15 seconds
    165° for 15 seconds
    155° for 15 seconds
    145° for 15 seconds
  • A food handler can cool a stockpot of clam chowder by placing it into a.....
    Sink of ice water
    Cooler
    cold-holding unit
    Freezer
  • which of the following personal hygiene behaviors can contaminate food?
    Touching a pimple 
    nose picking
    all of the above
    Touching hair
  • when should hand antiseptics be used?
    before washing hands
    when gloves are not being used
    after washing your hands
    when soap is unavailabe
  • Which of the following is the most dangerous hazard?
    Chemical Hazard
    Physical Hazard
    Emotional Hazard
    Biological Hazard
  • Establishments must only use hand sanitizers that 
    can be applied before handwashing
    can be dispensed in a liquid
    have been approved by the FDA
    dry quickly
  • Who would be at high risk of a food borne illness outbreak?
    An athlete
    Chef Bruce
    The elderly
    someone who is already sick
  • A person who is allergic to food may experience tightening of the throat
    True
    false 
  • Food handlers with vomiting or diarrhea should be excluded from the operation until they are
    approved to return to work by the regulatory authority
    symptom fre for at least 24 hours
    symptom free for at least 3 days
    approved after signing a statement to report the illness
  • which federal agency issues the model food code?
    U.S. department of agriculture
    occupational safety and health administration
    centers for disease control and prevention
    food and drug administration
  • what must food handlers do when handling ready to eat food?
    use bare hands
    sanitize their hands
    wear an apron
    wear single-use-gloves
  • what strategy can prevent cross-contamination?
    prep raw food and ready to eat food at the same time
    avoid time temperature abuse
    buy food that does not require prepping 
    prep food on both sides of a cutting board 
  • Which of the foods are considered unsafe? (more than one answer)
    Cooked rice
    Untreated Garlic
    Sprout seeds
    Lamb
  • Fish that have been cooked properly will be safe to eat?
    False
    True 
  • An incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness
    fooodorne-illness ontbreak
    Foodborne-illness
    Foodborne-illness outbreak
    Fodborne-illnedd
  • True or False? While using a cutting board it's okay to flip your board and continue
    False
    True
  • Which is the correct definition of a biological hazard?
    foreign objects found in the food
    Bacteria, viruses, parasite, mushroom and seafood toxin
    Pesticides  and food additives found in food
  • Define immune system.....
    not able to be infected by a system
    the body's defense against infectious organisms & invaders
    organ system
    defending your body against outside organisms
  • A food handler thaws several frozen turkeys on a prep table. what is the danger that it poses?
    Cross-contamination
    time temperature abuse
    Toxic-metal poisoning
    Off flavors in food
  • Which item is a potential physical contaminant
    hand sanitizer
    jewelry
    sweat
    sanitizer
  • Which item is classified as a physical hazard when found in food
    insect spray
    mold
    bleach
    shell fragment
  • What can occur if prep tables are not cleaned and sanitized between uses
    off flavors in food 
    Toxic-metal poisoning 
    Time-temperature abuse
    Cross contamination
  • in a self-service area, bulk unpackaged food does not need a label if the product
    make a claim about health or nutrient content
    has been prepared at an unregulated processing plant
    has been prepared at a vendor's processing plant
    does not make a claim about health or nutrient content
  • when ensuring food safety what should you do?
    control the temperature
    Practice good hygiene
    control the time
    all of the above
  • When should a foodhandler diagnosed with jaundice return to work?
    after 1 week
    when his or her skin returns to a natural color
    seven days after the last symptom is observed 
    when approved by the regulatory authority
  • what symptom can indicate a customeris having an allergic reaction?
    appetite loss
    left arm pain
    coughing blood
    Wheezing or shortness of breath
  • after you have washed your hands which of the following items should be used to dry them?
    your apron
    a common cloth
    single use paper towels
    a wiping cloth