ServSafe FOOD MANAGER |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Our manager receives the shipment of fruit for the new breakfast menu. When should this
fruit be washed? Choose from the following options:
1. Immediately after signing for the delivery.
2. Immediately prior to squeezing or preparing.
3. At least once per day.
4. None of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
Immediately prior to squeezing or preparing.
Question 2
When storing chemicals used in a food service establishment, which of the following
below is true? Choose from the following options:
1. Chemicals that are not in the original container should be labeled with their common
name.
2. Chemicals should be stored away from any food products or food storage areas.
3. Chemicals should be stored beneath non-chemical items in the storage area.
4. All of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
All of the above.
Question 3
1
,Ground turkey meat and cheese used for turkey burgers should be cooked to a minimum
internal temperature of:
1. 135 Fahrenheit
2. 145 F
3. 155 F - 165 F
4. Less than 1 second.
CORRECT ANSWER
3. 155 F - 165 F
Question 4
From the list below, which food item looks like it is not one of the big eight food allergens?
Choose from the following options:
1. Tofu slices
2. Sharp peanuts
3. Raspberry yogurt
4. 3 egg omelets with cheese
CORRECT ANSWER
1. Tofu slices
Question 5
A chef uses an ice-point method to calibrate her thermometer. A few minutes later, she
retests the thermometer, and the temperature now reads 36 Fahrenheit. On one more test
of the thermometer, it gives a reading of 33 Fahrenheit. What should the chef do now?
Choose from the following options:
1. Since each reading was within an acceptable Fahrenheit range, the chef can now use the
thermometer.
2. Discard the thermometer since it is now working properly.
2
, 3. Use this thermometer but adjust cooking temperatures appropriately.
4. None of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
2. Discard the thermometer since it is now working properly.
Question 6
Which of the following is the most appropriate air temperature for the inside of a cold
storage refrigerator unit? Choose from the following options:
1. 32 F
2. 27 F
3. 39 F
4. 44 F
CORRECT ANSWER
3. 39 F
Question 7
If an emergency arises in your establishment, such as a flood or loss of electricity, what
should you do? Choose from the following options:
1. Immediately cease all operations and continue your normal operations as much as
possible.
2. Locate and follow the steps outlined in your Emergency Management plan.
3. Have a full staff meeting to discuss different ways to deal with the emergency.
CORRECT ANSWER
2. Locate and follow the steps outlined in your Emergency Management plan.
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Our manager receives the shipment of fruit for the new breakfast menu. When should this
fruit be washed? Choose from the following options:
1. Immediately after signing for the delivery.
2. Immediately prior to squeezing or preparing.
3. At least once per day.
4. None of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
Immediately prior to squeezing or preparing.
Question 2
When storing chemicals used in a food service establishment, which of the following
below is true? Choose from the following options:
1. Chemicals that are not in the original container should be labeled with their common
name.
2. Chemicals should be stored away from any food products or food storage areas.
3. Chemicals should be stored beneath non-chemical items in the storage area.
4. All of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
All of the above.
Question 3
1
,Ground turkey meat and cheese used for turkey burgers should be cooked to a minimum
internal temperature of:
1. 135 Fahrenheit
2. 145 F
3. 155 F - 165 F
4. Less than 1 second.
CORRECT ANSWER
3. 155 F - 165 F
Question 4
From the list below, which food item looks like it is not one of the big eight food allergens?
Choose from the following options:
1. Tofu slices
2. Sharp peanuts
3. Raspberry yogurt
4. 3 egg omelets with cheese
CORRECT ANSWER
1. Tofu slices
Question 5
A chef uses an ice-point method to calibrate her thermometer. A few minutes later, she
retests the thermometer, and the temperature now reads 36 Fahrenheit. On one more test
of the thermometer, it gives a reading of 33 Fahrenheit. What should the chef do now?
Choose from the following options:
1. Since each reading was within an acceptable Fahrenheit range, the chef can now use the
thermometer.
2. Discard the thermometer since it is now working properly.
2
, 3. Use this thermometer but adjust cooking temperatures appropriately.
4. None of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
2. Discard the thermometer since it is now working properly.
Question 6
Which of the following is the most appropriate air temperature for the inside of a cold
storage refrigerator unit? Choose from the following options:
1. 32 F
2. 27 F
3. 39 F
4. 44 F
CORRECT ANSWER
3. 39 F
Question 7
If an emergency arises in your establishment, such as a flood or loss of electricity, what
should you do? Choose from the following options:
1. Immediately cease all operations and continue your normal operations as much as
possible.
2. Locate and follow the steps outlined in your Emergency Management plan.
3. Have a full staff meeting to discuss different ways to deal with the emergency.
CORRECT ANSWER
2. Locate and follow the steps outlined in your Emergency Management plan.
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