SERVSAFE MANAGER RELIABLE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
How should an item that has been recalled by its manufacturer be stored in an
operation? - Separated from food that will be served
A food handler has just finished storing a dry food delivery. Which step was done
correctly?
A. Stored food away from wall.
B. Stored food 4 inches off the floor.
C. Stored food underneath a stairwell.
D. Stored food in an empty chemical container. - Stored food away from wall
Which item should be rejected?
A. Bags of organic cookies in torn packaging.
B. Bottled milk at 41°F .
C. Shell eggs at an air temperature of 45°F.
D. Live oysters at 50°F. - A. Bags of organic cookies in torn packaging
Ready-to-eat TCS food prepped in-house must be date marked if its held for more than
how many hours? - 24 hours
A local nursing home has a yearly barbecue for its residents. Which food item should
not be served?
A. Deviled eggs.
B. Potato salad .
C. Raw carrots .
D. Rare hamburgers. - D. Rare Hamburgers
When transporting food off-site, how should information such as use-by date and time
be communicated to the off-site staff? - Labels on food
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a veal chop? - 145°F
How many hours can cold food be held without refrigeration before it must be sold,
served, or thrown out? - 6 hours
Lasagna was removed from hot holding for service at 11:00 am. By what time must it be
served or thrown out? - 3:00 pm
What should be done with preset, unwrapped utensils that appear to be unused after
guests have left the table? - Clean and sanitize the utensils
, What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice? - Do not reserve uneaten
bread
In a self-service area, bulk unpackaged food does not need a label if the product? -
Does not make a claim about health or nutrient content
The temperature of duck breast is checked during cooking. According to the operation's
policy, the duck breast must be cooked for 16 minutes to allow the internal temperature
to reach 165°F. What HACCP principle is addressed by cooking the duck breast to
165°F? - Critical limit
What must a food handler with an infected hand wound do to work safe!y with food? -
Cover the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove
Which of these food processes does not require a variance from regulatory authority?
A. Smoking food as a method to preserve it.
B. Buying bean sprouts from a reputable supplier
C. Curing food.
D. Pasteurizing juice on site. - B. Buying brand from a reputable supplier
What is a cross-connection? - Physical link between safe water and dirty water.
What information must be posted on a dishwasher? - Correct settings
What scenario can lead to pest infestation?
A. Storing recyclables in paper bags.
B. Cleaning up spills around garbage containers
C. Rotating products using the FIFO method
D. Installing air curtains above doors - Storing recyclables in paper bags
What is the first step in developing a HACCP plan? - Conduct a hazard analysis
What factors influence the effectiveness of a chemical sanitizer ? - Concentration,
temperature, contact time, pH, and water hardness
What is the first step of cleaning and sanitizing stationary equipment? - Unplug the unit
What temperature should the water be for manual dishwashing? - 110°F
What organization requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to be included with
hazardous chemicals? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What must staff members do when transferring chemicals to a new container? - Label
the container
ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+
How should an item that has been recalled by its manufacturer be stored in an
operation? - Separated from food that will be served
A food handler has just finished storing a dry food delivery. Which step was done
correctly?
A. Stored food away from wall.
B. Stored food 4 inches off the floor.
C. Stored food underneath a stairwell.
D. Stored food in an empty chemical container. - Stored food away from wall
Which item should be rejected?
A. Bags of organic cookies in torn packaging.
B. Bottled milk at 41°F .
C. Shell eggs at an air temperature of 45°F.
D. Live oysters at 50°F. - A. Bags of organic cookies in torn packaging
Ready-to-eat TCS food prepped in-house must be date marked if its held for more than
how many hours? - 24 hours
A local nursing home has a yearly barbecue for its residents. Which food item should
not be served?
A. Deviled eggs.
B. Potato salad .
C. Raw carrots .
D. Rare hamburgers. - D. Rare Hamburgers
When transporting food off-site, how should information such as use-by date and time
be communicated to the off-site staff? - Labels on food
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a veal chop? - 145°F
How many hours can cold food be held without refrigeration before it must be sold,
served, or thrown out? - 6 hours
Lasagna was removed from hot holding for service at 11:00 am. By what time must it be
served or thrown out? - 3:00 pm
What should be done with preset, unwrapped utensils that appear to be unused after
guests have left the table? - Clean and sanitize the utensils
, What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice? - Do not reserve uneaten
bread
In a self-service area, bulk unpackaged food does not need a label if the product? -
Does not make a claim about health or nutrient content
The temperature of duck breast is checked during cooking. According to the operation's
policy, the duck breast must be cooked for 16 minutes to allow the internal temperature
to reach 165°F. What HACCP principle is addressed by cooking the duck breast to
165°F? - Critical limit
What must a food handler with an infected hand wound do to work safe!y with food? -
Cover the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove
Which of these food processes does not require a variance from regulatory authority?
A. Smoking food as a method to preserve it.
B. Buying bean sprouts from a reputable supplier
C. Curing food.
D. Pasteurizing juice on site. - B. Buying brand from a reputable supplier
What is a cross-connection? - Physical link between safe water and dirty water.
What information must be posted on a dishwasher? - Correct settings
What scenario can lead to pest infestation?
A. Storing recyclables in paper bags.
B. Cleaning up spills around garbage containers
C. Rotating products using the FIFO method
D. Installing air curtains above doors - Storing recyclables in paper bags
What is the first step in developing a HACCP plan? - Conduct a hazard analysis
What factors influence the effectiveness of a chemical sanitizer ? - Concentration,
temperature, contact time, pH, and water hardness
What is the first step of cleaning and sanitizing stationary equipment? - Unplug the unit
What temperature should the water be for manual dishwashing? - 110°F
What organization requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to be included with
hazardous chemicals? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What must staff members do when transferring chemicals to a new container? - Label
the container
