ServSafe Test Questions & answers
What is the most important factor in choosing a food supplier?
It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws.
What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?
41 F or lower
Milk can e received at 45 F under what condition?
it is cooled to 41 F or lower in 4 hours
Live shellfish must be received with what documentation?
shell stock identification tag
What should be done with an item that has been recalled?
remove the item from inventory and place it in a secure location
What is required when receiving fish that will be served raw or partially cooked?
it must be correctly frozen before you receive it
Frozen shrimp is rejected during receiving for having large ice crystals on the food and
packaging. What is the problem that caused this?
Time-temperature abuse
How should cartons of coleslaw be checked for correct receiving temperature?
open a carton and insert a thermometer stem into the food.
Shucked oysters must be
, purchased from an approved supplier
Dairy products, other than milk, must be received at or below
41 F
Fresh ground beef is delivered at an internal temperature of 42 F. The meat is bright
cherry red color with a fresh odor and no apparent signs of spoilage. The receiving food
handler should
reject the delivery
Partially thawed, torn packages of frozen steaks are delivered to an operation. The
manager should
reject the entire delivery
Once received, fresh poultry should be
Stored at an internal temperature of 41 F or lower
Which food item should be rejected at receiving?
live shellfish without a shell stock identification tag
Receiving staff should be trained to store cold food first in order to avoid
time-temperature abuse
What must be included on the label of TCS food that was prepped in-house?
date that the food should be thrown out
What is the most important factor in choosing a food supplier?
It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws.
What is the correct temperature for receiving cold TCS food?
41 F or lower
Milk can e received at 45 F under what condition?
it is cooled to 41 F or lower in 4 hours
Live shellfish must be received with what documentation?
shell stock identification tag
What should be done with an item that has been recalled?
remove the item from inventory and place it in a secure location
What is required when receiving fish that will be served raw or partially cooked?
it must be correctly frozen before you receive it
Frozen shrimp is rejected during receiving for having large ice crystals on the food and
packaging. What is the problem that caused this?
Time-temperature abuse
How should cartons of coleslaw be checked for correct receiving temperature?
open a carton and insert a thermometer stem into the food.
Shucked oysters must be
, purchased from an approved supplier
Dairy products, other than milk, must be received at or below
41 F
Fresh ground beef is delivered at an internal temperature of 42 F. The meat is bright
cherry red color with a fresh odor and no apparent signs of spoilage. The receiving food
handler should
reject the delivery
Partially thawed, torn packages of frozen steaks are delivered to an operation. The
manager should
reject the entire delivery
Once received, fresh poultry should be
Stored at an internal temperature of 41 F or lower
Which food item should be rejected at receiving?
live shellfish without a shell stock identification tag
Receiving staff should be trained to store cold food first in order to avoid
time-temperature abuse
What must be included on the label of TCS food that was prepped in-house?
date that the food should be thrown out
