After you have washed your hands which of the following items should be used to dry them?
single use paper towels
a common cloth
your apron
a wiping cloth
What temperatures do infrared thermometers measure?
air
internal food
surface
oven
Which of the following statements is true about fish containing ciguatera or scromboid toxins?
freezing will destroy the toxins
you can see and smell these toxins
cooking will not destroy the toxins
cooking will destroy these toxins
Which food item has been associated with salmonella Typhi?
under cooked ground beef
shellfish from contaminated water
beverages
produce
Which is one way to prevent flies from entering the operation
apply repellants
install air curtains
install pest strips
apply residual spray
When can raw, unpackaged meat be offered for self-service?
when meat is of high quality
when meat is frozen
at organic food stands
at mongolian barbeques
The primary goal of active managerial control is to reduce the risk of what?
foodborne illness
legal disputes
bad publicity
pest infestation
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
6:00
1:00
What practice can help prevent allergic reactions?
using parchment paper when baking cookies
Cooking different food types in the same oil
providing home delivery services
Telling customers how an item is prepared
What does the CDC do?
inspects meat
issue variances
investigate diseases
regulates food across the state
Which federal agency issues the Model Food Code?
occupational safety and health administration
U.S. department of agriculture
centers for disease control and prevention
food and drug administration
Backup of sewage in the prep area and a serious pest infestation are hazards that
must be corrected within 90 days of the inspection.
require the implementation of a HACCP program.
are grounds for immediate closure of a foodservice operation
are legally required to be reported in at least one local n
What is the minimum light intensity for a walk in refrigerator?
30 foot-candles (324 lux)
10 foot-candles (108 lux)
20 foot-candles (215 lux)
40 foot-candles (432 lux)
How many hours can cold food be held without refrigeration before it must be sold, tossed served
8 hours
6 hours
4 hours
2 hours
What information must be included on the label of food packaged on-site for retail sale
pack date
serving size
storage guidelines
list of ingredients
When should a foodhandler diagnosed with jaundice return to work?
seven days after the last symptom is observed
when approved by the regulatory authority
after 1 week
when his or her skin returns to a natural color
What condition promotes the growth of bacteria?
high acidity
food held between 70F and 125F (21C and 52C)
low levels of moisture
food with a pH that is highly alkaline
What practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing a foodborne illness?
cooking food to correct internal temperature
purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers
hand washing throughout the day
microwaving fish to be served raw for 15 seconds
During which phase in an operation does food safety control begin
purchasing
storage
preparation
cooking
Dairy products other than milk must be received at or below
41F (5C)
45F (7C)
32F (0C)
35F (2C)
Which raw food is associated with enterohemorrhagic and shiga toxin producing E. coli?
whole prok
ground beef
live shellfish
fresh poultry
When is an operation required to have more than one type of sanitizer test kits?
If using more than one kind of chemical sanitizer
When sanitizing with both hot water and chemicals
If using powder rather than liquid forms of a sanitizer
When using one kind of sanitizer for multiple purposes
Coving is used to
increase resiliency of hard-surface flooring.
reduce sharp corners on hard-to-clean floors.
reduce noise in high-traffic areas.
reduce the risk of slips and falls.
What causes preschool-age children to be at risk for foodborne illness
they have not recieved all of their immunizations
they only eat ready-to-eat foods
their immune systems are not strong
they have hidden injuries