FIVE GUYS CERTIFICATION EXAM
Questions And Answers
Approximately how many minutes should a basket of fries pre-cook for? - ANS 2 1/2
minutes
In the morning if the fryers or grills will not turn on you should ______. - ANS Make sure
the power cord is fully plugged in, drain valve is fully closed, and the gas hose is properly
connected
What is the significance of never having empty fry baskets on the line? - ANS Empty
baskets will eventually cause a bottleneck on the fry station
If your store runs out of bread and you cannot borrow bread from another location what do you
have to do? - ANS Close the store
Match the temperature to the correct piece of equipment. - ANS Grill: 350 F
Fryer: 345 F
Hot hold: 140 F
When you see ______ juice, the patty is done. - ANS Clear
Time and temperature checks should be performed at minimum every ______ hours. - ANS
2
You must perform a boil out every time you change your oil. - ANS True
What is the primary reason for toasting the buns golden brown? - ANS To prevent the bun
from becoming soggy
What is the maximum number of days new employees have to complete their required courses
in Five Guys University? - ANS 31
If the grill needs to be adjusted above or below 350°F to cook a patty correctly, what is most
likely the issue? - ANS The grill is out of calibration
When can stores be visited by secret shoppers? - ANS Any time the store is open
, You should start watching for the acid effect once potatoes have been soaking for ______
hours. - ANS 20
How many times per year will stores receive food safety audits? - ANS 4
When should critical food safety violations be fixed? - ANS Immediately
How often should employees working the register verify the contents of their drawers with their
manager on duty? - ANS Before and after each shift
Match the technology system to the correct description.
FGU:
BOH:
BOSS:
Extranet:
Market Force: - ANS FGU: Employee training
BOH: Company document storage
BOSS: Bread Ordering Subscriber System
Extranet: Store financial system
Market Force: Secret shopper website
What happens if a store does not order bread for a delivery day? - ANS An average of the
previous four orders for that day are received
Which of the following should NEVER be used to put out a grease fire? - ANS water
The temperature of water for cut fries should not rise above _______. - ANS 55°F, 12.7°C
Floor cleaner should be mixed with ______ water. - ANS cold
If you have cut fries exhibiting the acid effect, what should you do? - ANS Throw all
buckets from that batch in the trash, then wash, rinse, and sanitize the buckets
How high can boxes of oil be stacked in the dining room? - ANS 2
Final cooked fries should be cooked until they are ______ on the outside and like a ______
potato on the inside. - ANS Firm, mashed
During morning prep, when should stores start cutting the potatoes? - ANS First thing in
the morning
It is acceptable to prep in advance for more than one day. - ANS False
Questions And Answers
Approximately how many minutes should a basket of fries pre-cook for? - ANS 2 1/2
minutes
In the morning if the fryers or grills will not turn on you should ______. - ANS Make sure
the power cord is fully plugged in, drain valve is fully closed, and the gas hose is properly
connected
What is the significance of never having empty fry baskets on the line? - ANS Empty
baskets will eventually cause a bottleneck on the fry station
If your store runs out of bread and you cannot borrow bread from another location what do you
have to do? - ANS Close the store
Match the temperature to the correct piece of equipment. - ANS Grill: 350 F
Fryer: 345 F
Hot hold: 140 F
When you see ______ juice, the patty is done. - ANS Clear
Time and temperature checks should be performed at minimum every ______ hours. - ANS
2
You must perform a boil out every time you change your oil. - ANS True
What is the primary reason for toasting the buns golden brown? - ANS To prevent the bun
from becoming soggy
What is the maximum number of days new employees have to complete their required courses
in Five Guys University? - ANS 31
If the grill needs to be adjusted above or below 350°F to cook a patty correctly, what is most
likely the issue? - ANS The grill is out of calibration
When can stores be visited by secret shoppers? - ANS Any time the store is open
, You should start watching for the acid effect once potatoes have been soaking for ______
hours. - ANS 20
How many times per year will stores receive food safety audits? - ANS 4
When should critical food safety violations be fixed? - ANS Immediately
How often should employees working the register verify the contents of their drawers with their
manager on duty? - ANS Before and after each shift
Match the technology system to the correct description.
FGU:
BOH:
BOSS:
Extranet:
Market Force: - ANS FGU: Employee training
BOH: Company document storage
BOSS: Bread Ordering Subscriber System
Extranet: Store financial system
Market Force: Secret shopper website
What happens if a store does not order bread for a delivery day? - ANS An average of the
previous four orders for that day are received
Which of the following should NEVER be used to put out a grease fire? - ANS water
The temperature of water for cut fries should not rise above _______. - ANS 55°F, 12.7°C
Floor cleaner should be mixed with ______ water. - ANS cold
If you have cut fries exhibiting the acid effect, what should you do? - ANS Throw all
buckets from that batch in the trash, then wash, rinse, and sanitize the buckets
How high can boxes of oil be stacked in the dining room? - ANS 2
Final cooked fries should be cooked until they are ______ on the outside and like a ______
potato on the inside. - ANS Firm, mashed
During morning prep, when should stores start cutting the potatoes? - ANS First thing in
the morning
It is acceptable to prep in advance for more than one day. - ANS False
