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  • single use gloves are not required when
    handling cooked food
    prepping ready to eat foods
    the food handler has a latex sensitivity
    washing produce
  • Amber has a small cut.What should her manager do?
    cover the cut with a clean bandage, glove or finger cot
    cover the cut with a clean bandage
    send amber home
    cover her hand with a glove or finger cot
  • a cherry pit found in a fruit cocktail is an example of which type of hazard
    viral
    chemical
    biological
    physical
  • which step is a critical point for ground beef
    cooking 
    recieving
    purchasing
    serving
  • at which minimum temperature should hot food be held on a self service buffet 
    155F
    180F
    135F
    165F
  • after you have washed your hands which of the following items should be used to dry them?
    a wiping cloth
    a common cloth
    single use paper towels
    your apron
  • how should an item that has been recalled by its manufacturer be stores in an operation?
    in vacuum-packed bags
    seperately from food that will be served
    together with food that will be served
    in self-draining containers
  • Although attacks may occur anywhere in the food chain where are they usually focused
    cooking
    recieving the food items
    On the food item, process or business
    purchasing of the food items
  • 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 should food handlers who wear gloves wash their hands?
    before putting on the gloves
    after applying a hand antiseptic
    after putting on the gloves
    before taking off the gloves
  • What practice can help prevent allergic reactions?
    Cooking different food types in the same oil
    Telling customers how an item is prepared 
    providing home delivery services
    using parchment paper when baking cookies
  • Which item is a potential physical contaminant
    sanitizer
    sweat
    jewelry
    hand sanitizer
  • Protective shields and shatter resistant lightbulbs prevent against which type of contamination
    physical
    biological
    cross
    chemical
  • what should the food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area
    remove their apron
    apply hand antiseptic
    wash hands
    put on gloves
  • what symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation?
    stomach cramps
    ciughing
    jaundice
    sore throat
  • Tuna salad is set out at 9,put out for a buffet at 11.What time must the tuna salad thrown out?
    12:00
    3:00
    1:00
    6:00
  • A food handler thaws several frozen turkeys on a prep table. what is the danger that it poses?
    Off flavors in food
    time temperature abuse
    Toxic-metal poisoning
    Cross-contamination
  • How far above the floor should food be stored?
    at least 6"
    at least 2"
    at least 4"
    at least 1 1/2"
  • Which information is required on a material safety data sheet (MSDS)
    photos of the chemical 
    first aid information
    the vendors contact number
    the cost of the chemical
  • which federal agency issues the model food code?
    centers for disease control and prevention
    U.S. department of agriculture
    food and drug administration
    occupational safety and health administration
  • lasagna was removed from hot holding service at 11:00am what time must it be served or tossed?
    12:00 p.m.
    4:00 p.m.
    3:00 p.m.
    2:00 p.m.
  • once recieved, fresh poultry should be
    packed tightly in cardboard boxes
    free of all pathogens
    stored at an internal temperature of 41F (5C) or lower
    labeled with the correct handling procedures
  • Which of the following is the most dangerous hazard?
    Chemical Hazard
    Emotional Hazard
    Biological Hazard
    Physical Hazard
  • food prep utensils must be cleaned and sanitized at least every how many hours?
    5
    3
    6
    4
  • When cooking raw foods in the microwave food must be
    kept uncovered during the cooking process
    stirred midway through the cooking process
    cooked for a minimum of 3 minutes
    cooked in a disposable container
  • What thermometer is best suited to checking a dish-washing machine's final rinse temperature?
    infrared thermometer
    immersion probe
    maximum registering thermometer
    time-temp indicator
  • What should a foodhandler do to make gloves easier to put on?
    Sprinkle flour in gloves
    Roll the gloves
    Blow into gloves
    Select the correct sized gloves
  • what does the L stand for in the FDA's ALERT tool
    listen
    limit
    leave
    look
  • Which of the following is not a common food allergen?
    eggs
    peanuts
    beef
    dairy products
  • how can a food handler reduce bacteria found on poultry
    washing poultry prior to cooking
    thawing poultry under running water
    recieving only frozen poultry
    cooking the poultry to the proper internal temperature
  • Your hands should be washed after which of the following activities?
    Touching your hair
    all of the above
    eating
    using a handkerchief
  • Which of the foods are considered unsafe? (more than one answer)
    Sprout seeds
    Lamb
    Untreated Garlic
    Cooked rice
  • which food item has been associated with salmonella Typhi?
    produce
    shellfish from contaminated water
    beverages
    under cooked ground beef  
  • the primary goal of active managerial control is to reduce the risk of what?
    foodborne illness
    pest infestation
    bad publicity
    legal disputes
  • when can glass thermometers be used 
    when checking liquids
    when enclosed in a shatter proof casing
    when candy is being made 
    when hanging in a cooler
  • /What is a cross connection
    physical link between safe water and dirty water
    Backflow of clean water into dirty water
    water transport vehicle
    approved public water main
  • An incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness
    fooodorne-illness ontbreak
    Foodborne-illness
    Fodborne-illnedd
    Foodborne-illness outbreak
  • 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
    all of the choices
    no smoking while preparing or serving food
    no eating in food prep areas
  • Anaphylaxis
    when your throat closes
    extreme vomiting
    Death
    A severe life threatening allergic reaction
  • Who is required to wear a hair restraint while working?
    greeters
    dishwashers
    cashiers
    hosts
  • a food handler has just finished storing a dry food delivery. which step was done correctly?
    stored food 4 inches off the floor
     stored food in an empty chemical container
    stored food away from the wall
    stored food underneath a stairwell
  • Which could be a factor of time temperature abuse?
    not cooked or reheated to the correct temperature
    Throwing a clock at a thermometer
    It is not cooled properly
    Not held or stored at required temperatures
  • Which storage practice reduces the risk of cross contamination?
    fish stored above cheese
    carrots stored above ground beef
    poultry stored above raw oysters
    ground beef stored above steak
  • a foodhandler comes to work with diarrhea what should the manager tell the foodhandler to do?
    clean the restroom after  each use
    do not work with food 
    go home
    only bus tables
  • A food handler can cool a stockpot of clam chowder by placing it into a.....
    Sink of ice water
    cold-holding unit
    Cooler
    Freezer
  • Copper utensils and equipment can cause an illness when used to prepare acidic foods?
    True
    false
  • Which of the following statements is true about fish containing ciguatera or scromboid toxins
    cooking will not destroy the toxins
    cooking will destroy these toxins
    you can see and smell these toxins
    freezing will destroy the toxins
  • Ready-to-eat TCS food prepped in-house must be date marked if it's held for more than.....
    48 hours
    72 hours
    12 hours
    24 hours
  • When should you leave the workplace
    A mild headache
    When you feel faint
    When you have a fever
  • Which food handler is least likely to contaminate the food she will handle?
    A foodhandler who wears false fingernails
    a foodhandler who wears nail polish
    a foodhandler who keeps her fingernails long 
    a foodhandler who keeps her fingernails short
  • After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?
    serving customers
    putting on gloves
    applying hand antiseptic
    clearing tables
  • what type of eggs should be used when preparing raw or under cooked dishes for high risk pop.
    shelled
    pasteurized 
    hard boiled
    pooled
  • which organization includes inspecting food as one of its primary responsibilities?
    U.S public health service
    centers for disease control
    U.S department of agriculture
    occupational safety and health administration
  • Which is the correct definition of a biological hazard?
    foreign objects found in the food
    Bacteria, viruses, parasite, fungi, mushroom & seafood toxin
    Pesticides  and food additives found in food
  • what practice is useful for preventing norovirus from causing food-borne illness?  
    cooking food to minimum internal temperature 
    excluding staff with vomitting from the operation
    cooling food rapidly
    encouraging staff to get flu shots
  • A deli worker stops making sandwhiches to use the restroom. She must first...............
    take off her apron and properly store it
    change her uniform
    take off her hat
    wash her hands 
  • Which item is classified as a physical hazard when found in food
    bleach
    mold
    insect spray
    shell fragment
  • Establishments must only use hand sanitizers that 
    can be applied before handwashing
    dry quickly
    have been approved by the FDA
    can be dispensed in a liquid
  • What does T.C.S stand for?
    Tata consultancy services
    Turkey Cuts standing
    Time consuming foods
    Time (& temperature) controlled foods
  • what temperatures do infrared thermometers measure?
    internal food
    air
    surface
    oven
  • Storing sanitizers away from food is one way to help prevent which type of contamination?
    chemical
    physical
    cross 
    environmental
  • 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
    The customers served are primarily a high risk population
    before the regulatory authority is notified
    when the foodhandlers fever is over 100F
  • an example of a physical contaminant is
    pesticides
    mushrooms
    bacteria
    dirt
  • which of the following personal hygiene behaviors can contaminate food?
    Touching hair
    Touching a pimple 
    nose picking
    all of the above
  • what must food handlers do to food immediately after thawing it.
    Cook it
    Freeze it
    Hold it
    Cool it
  • Who would be at high risk of a food borne illness outbreak?
    An athlete
    Chef Bruce
    someone who is already sick
    The elderly
  • Define immune system.....
    not able to be infected by a system
    defending your body against outside organisms
    organ system
    the body's defense against infectious organisms & invaders
  • Establishments should only use hand sanitizers that have been approved by the FDA
    False
    True 
  • What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice?
    Recycle unused, uncovered butter for use in other food items
    Reheat uneaten bread before serving to other customers
    Do not re-serve uneaten bread
    clean and sanitize bread baskets between each customer
  • What temperature must cooked vegetables reach to be safely hot-held for service?
    145° F
    135° F
    165° F
    155° F
  • what is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a veal chop?
    135°F (57°C)
    155°F (68°C)
    145°F (63°C)
    165°F(74°C)
  • If you purchase food from an unsafe or sketchy source then what could you be at risk for?
    Loss of money
    Rotten produce
    Getting into a fight
    transporting of a foodborne illness
  • illness from spoilage of contaminated food,bacteria,viruses, or parasites & chemical toxins
    Contamination
    Foodborne illness
    immune system
    Foodborne-illness outbreak
  • When can raw, unpackaged meat be offered for self-service?
    when meat is of high quality
    at organic food stands
    at mongolian barbeques
    when meat is frozen
  • What does the CDC do?
    investigate diseases
    inspects meat
    regulates food across the state
    issue variances
  • what must food handlers do when handling ready to eat food?
    wear an apron
    wear single-use-gloves
    sanitize their hands
    use bare hands
  • a preschool cafeteria manager protects young children's health by serving?
    fresh orange juice
    raw milk
    pasteurized eggs
    sliced cantaloupe 
  • Dairy products other than milk must be recieved at or below
    32F (0C)
    45F (7C)
    41F (5C)
    35F (2C)
  • A foodhandler who has been diagnosed with Shigellosis should be?
    told to wear gloves while working  with food 
    assigned to a nonfoodhandling position until recovery
    told to stay home
    told to wash his hands every 15min
  • how should chemicals be stored?
    in food storage areas 
    above food
    with kitchen-ware
    away from prep areas
  • when ensuring food safety what should you do?
    control the time
    control the temperature
    all of the above
    Practice good hygiene
  • what practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing a foodborne illness?
    purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers
    cooking food to correct internal temperature
    hand washing throughout the day 
    microwaving fish to be served raw for 15 seconds
  • During handwashing foodhandlers must vigorously scrub their hands and arms for 2 minutes
    false
    true 
  • True or False? While using a cutting board it's okay to flip your board and continue
    True
    False
  • What should staff do when receiving a delivery of food and supplies?
    inspect the non food items first
    store immediately and inspect later
    visually inspect all food items
    stack neatly and return within 12 hours
  • a food handler serving a glass of water to a customer should avoid holding the glass by the...
    stem
    bottom
    rim
    middle 
  • what is the purpose of a hand antiseptic?
    eliminate the need for the use of gloves
    increase the use of sanitizing solutions
    lower the number of pathogens on the skin
    eliminate the need for hand washing
  • During which phase in an operation does food safety control begin
    cooking
    storage
    preparation
    purchasing
  • By leaving the bathroom and not washing my hands, am I practicing good hygiene?
    Yes
    No
    Maybe
    It depends on if you use handsanitizer
  • 3 steps to preventing deliberate contamination of food are?
    Safe sources, approved sources, train staff
    Keeping a close eye, no terrorists, take it close
    Knowing the right people, shopping smart, fda
  • minimum internal cooking temperature of stuffing made with tcs ingredients is
    158F (70C)
    145F (63C)
    165F (74C)
    160F (71C)
  • which raw food is associated with enterohemorrhagic and shiga toxin producing E. coli
    live shellfish
    fresh poultry
    ground beef
    whole prok
  • RTE stands for ready to eat foods
    True
    False
  • Chef Bruce is holding his rear end & mouth while running, which of the following should be done
    sit there
    follow him
    snapchat it
    call chef carter and tell him of the incident
  • A food handler with long hair should 
    secure it with hair spray
    cover it up with a restraint
    put it in a ponytail
    wear a hair clip
  • What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?
    50 or lower 
    60 or lower
    45 or lower
    41 or lower
  • foodhandlers must wash their hands after smoking
    true 
    false
  • what causes preschool-age children to be at risk for foodborne illness
    their immune systems are not strong
    they have not recieved all of their immunizations 
    they only eat ready-to-eat foods
    they have hidden injuries
  • What can occur if prep tables are not cleaned and sanitized between uses
    Toxic-metal poisoning 
    off flavors in food 
    Cross contamination
    Time-temperature abuse
  • Unwanted pollution of something by another substance.
    infection
    pollution
    invasion
    contamination
  • a foodhandler with salmonellosis cannot continue to work at an establishment until recovered
    False
    True
  • which is an example of a physical contamination? 
    touching dirty food-contact surfaces
    cooking tomato sauce in a copper pan 
    sneezing on food 
    bones in fish 
  • Parasites are associated with which food
    seafood
    produce
    poultry
    baked goods
  • When should you flip your cutting board?
    always
    after you're done cutting
    never
  • cleaning products may be stored with packages of food
    false
    true
  • what information must be posted on a dishwasher
    schedule for cleaning
    correct settings
    recommended sanitizing amounts
    manufacturer phone number
  • what should be done with unwrapped utensils that appear to be unused after guests have left
    Wrap the utensils with a clean napkin
    leave the utensils for the next guest
    clean and sanitize the utensils
    wipe off the utensils and reuse
  • which piece of jewelery may a food handler wear at work
    watch 
    plain ring
    nose ring
    medical alert bracelet
  • A person who is allergic to food may experience tightening of the throat
    True
    false 
  • when should hand antiseptics be used?
    when soap is unavailabe
    after washing your hands
    when gloves are not being used
    before washing hands
  • which is a physical contaminant?
    twist tie in a tossed salad
    peanuts on a sundae
    salmonella typhi in poultry
    mold on cheese
  • parasites are commonly associated with what food?
    wild game 
    whole wheat
    mushrooms
    dairy produce 
  • what condition promotes the growth of bacteria? 
    food held between 70F and 125F (21C and 52C)  
    high acidity 
    food with a pH that is highly alkaline 
    low levels of moisture 
  • an establishment should do all of the following to prevent contamination EXCEPT!!!!
    store food away from chemicals
    purchase food products from approved suppliers
    use food-storage grade containers 
    keep high-acid foods seperate from other types of food
  • Managers must report employee illnesses resulting from this pathogen.
    vibrio vulnificus
    clostridium perfringens
    Shigella  spp.
  • Which piece of jewelry can be worn on a food handler's hand or arm?
    diamond ring
    plain band ring
    medical bracelet
    watch 
  • cold tcs foods must be recieved  at an internal temperature of no higher than
    32°F (0°C)
    35°F(2°C)
    45°F(7°C)
    41°F(7°C)
  • what should a server do after clearing a table
    rinse hands in warm water
    put disposable gloves on
    apply hand antiseptic
    wash hands
  • what symptom can indicate a customeris having an allergic reaction?
    left arm pain
    coughing blood
    appetite loss
    Wheezing or shortness of breath
  • What is the internal temperature hot food must be held at to prevent pathogens from growing?
    135°F
    145°F
    153°F
    41°F
  • which is one way to prevent flies from entering the operation
    install air curtains
    apply residual spray
    apply repellants
    install pest strips
  • Cross contamination is when you are transferring an item of food from one surface to another?
    False
    True
  • 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
    reject the flower and return it to the supplier
    store in 41° or below
    dry the bag and tape it up
  • When should a foodhandler diagnosed with jaundice return to work?
    when approved by the regulatory authority
    after 1 week
    when his or her skin returns to a natural color
    seven days after the last symptom is observed 
  • Gloves should be changed at least every 4 hours of continual use
    true
    false
  • A nursing home has a yearly barbecue for its residents. Which food item should not be served
    rare hamburgers
    potato salad
    raw carrots 
    Deviled eggs
  • which of these food processes does not require a variance from a regulatory authority?
    smoking food as a method to preserve it
     buying bean sprouts from a reputable supplier
    pasteurizing juice on site
    curing food
  • which of the following items can contaminate food?
    rings 
    All of the above
    a watch
    earrings
  • how many hours can cold food be held without refrigeration before it must be sold,tossed served
    8 hours
    4 hours
    6 hours
    2 hours
  • What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for chicken breast?
    145° for 15 seconds
    165° for 15 seconds
    155° for 15 seconds
    135° for 15 seconds
  • what information must be included on the label of food packaged on-site for retail sale
    serving size
    storage guidelines 
    list of ingredients
    pack date
  • The appropriate concentration for an iodine sanitizer is?
    51-99ppm
    100-150ppm
    26-50ppm
    12.5-25ppm
  • a manager notices dust on the cieling in the prep area. the source could be?.
    improper sanitizer concentration
    failure to routinely vacuum the dining room carpet
    air vents that have not been cleaned 
    a problem with the dishwasher
  • when thawing meat it must be kept cold in order to 
    maintain the color of the meat
    minimize the growth of bacteria
    prevent the growth of fungi
    preserve the taste of the meat
  • Food handlers with vomiting or diarrhea should be excluded from the operation until they are
    approved after signing a statement to report the illness
    symptom free for at least 3 days
    approved to return to work by the regulatory authority
    symptom fre for at least 24 hours
  • what strategy can prevent cross-contamination?
    prep raw food and ready to eat food at the same time
    buy food that does not require prepping 
    prep food on both sides of a cutting board 
    avoid time temperature abuse
  • Fish that have been cooked properly will be safe to eat?
    False
    True 
  • where should a foodhandler was his or her hands after prepping food?
    designed sink for handwashing
    utility sink
    3 compartment sink
    food prep sink