ServSafe Exam Cheat
Sheet
2025-2026
Final Exam Questions with
Verified Answers | Grade A+ |
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, Biological Contaminants pathogens, viruses, etc.
Chemical Contaminants cleaners, sanitizers, toxic metals
Physical Contaminants hairs, nails, nail polish flecks, bones
Unsafe food practices include: purchasing from unsafe sources, failing to cook food correctly, time-temp abuse,
using contaminated equipment, poor personal hygiene
TCS foods include: Time-Temp Control Safety
Ex: Milk/Dairy, sliced melons, cut tomatoes, tofu/soy protein, poultry, sprouts,
untreated oils, heat treated plant food
High Risk Populations elderly, pregnant women, preschool aged children, people with compromised
immune systems
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) inspects/regulates meat, poultry, and eggs
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) inspects/regulates all food except meat, poultry, and eggs
CDC (Center for Disease Control) conducts research regarding food-borne illness outbreaks and investigates them
True or False: Bacteria grows best when FAT TOM True
conditions are correct.
FAT TOM stands for: Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, and Moisture
Salmonella is a bacteria linked with: ready-to-eat foods and beverages
E-Coli is a bacteria linked to: ground beef and contaminated produce
Shigella is a bacteria transferred by: flies in the operation
Viruses can be prevented by: good personal hygiene (including frequent hand washing)
Sheet
2025-2026
Final Exam Questions with
Verified Answers | Grade A+ |
New Version
, Biological Contaminants pathogens, viruses, etc.
Chemical Contaminants cleaners, sanitizers, toxic metals
Physical Contaminants hairs, nails, nail polish flecks, bones
Unsafe food practices include: purchasing from unsafe sources, failing to cook food correctly, time-temp abuse,
using contaminated equipment, poor personal hygiene
TCS foods include: Time-Temp Control Safety
Ex: Milk/Dairy, sliced melons, cut tomatoes, tofu/soy protein, poultry, sprouts,
untreated oils, heat treated plant food
High Risk Populations elderly, pregnant women, preschool aged children, people with compromised
immune systems
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) inspects/regulates meat, poultry, and eggs
FDA (Food and Drug Administration) inspects/regulates all food except meat, poultry, and eggs
CDC (Center for Disease Control) conducts research regarding food-borne illness outbreaks and investigates them
True or False: Bacteria grows best when FAT TOM True
conditions are correct.
FAT TOM stands for: Food, Acidity, Time, Temperature, Oxygen, and Moisture
Salmonella is a bacteria linked with: ready-to-eat foods and beverages
E-Coli is a bacteria linked to: ground beef and contaminated produce
Shigella is a bacteria transferred by: flies in the operation
Viruses can be prevented by: good personal hygiene (including frequent hand washing)
