IHOP SOP ACTUAL EXAM WITH
LATEST UPDATED QS & AS
How long should hands be washed in a sink that is dedicated ONLY to
hand washing? - ANS 20 seconds
You must thoroughly wash your hands and fingernails before handling what 3
items? - ANS 1)
Food
2) Utensils
3) Food contact equipment
When is the ideal time to mop the floors in the restaurant?
- ANS During slow or low business periods
In what direction should you cut while using a knife? - ANS Away from your
body, especially your fingers
What 2 steps must be taken if glass breaks in a sink? - ANS 1) Drain all
water from sink
2) Remove the glass with a pair of tongs
In what order should food be stored/put away? - ANS 1)
Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
What does FIFO stand for? - ANS First
In First Out
, Dry goods should be stored within what temperature range? - ANS
50ﾟ-70ﾟ
Upon delivery, frozen foods must be: - ANS Solid to the touch
Cardboard boxes should always be: - ANS Broken down before
being thrown in the dumpster
How often should the inside of trash containers be washed? - ANS
Everyday
When is it acceptable to keep the back door propped open? - ANS Never
When should trash disposal occur? - ANS ONLY during
daylight hours
If a guest complains that their soda tastes "flat," the issue is most likely: - ANS
Low CO2 supply at the
soda machine
Where should the ice scoop never be stored? - ANS Out of the ice in a clean,
sanitized holder or container
What 2 areas should be checked for cleanliness on the milk machine before it is
filled? - ANS
1) Pinch Point
2) Dispensing Arm
Washing full loads in the dishwasher helps to conserve what 3 items? - ANS
1) Water
2) Cleaning Agent
3) Electricity
What can happen when racks or cylinders in the dishwasher are packed too
tightly? - ANS Dishes and silverware may not get properly cleaned and
sanitized
LATEST UPDATED QS & AS
How long should hands be washed in a sink that is dedicated ONLY to
hand washing? - ANS 20 seconds
You must thoroughly wash your hands and fingernails before handling what 3
items? - ANS 1)
Food
2) Utensils
3) Food contact equipment
When is the ideal time to mop the floors in the restaurant?
- ANS During slow or low business periods
In what direction should you cut while using a knife? - ANS Away from your
body, especially your fingers
What 2 steps must be taken if glass breaks in a sink? - ANS 1) Drain all
water from sink
2) Remove the glass with a pair of tongs
In what order should food be stored/put away? - ANS 1)
Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
What does FIFO stand for? - ANS First
In First Out
, Dry goods should be stored within what temperature range? - ANS
50ﾟ-70ﾟ
Upon delivery, frozen foods must be: - ANS Solid to the touch
Cardboard boxes should always be: - ANS Broken down before
being thrown in the dumpster
How often should the inside of trash containers be washed? - ANS
Everyday
When is it acceptable to keep the back door propped open? - ANS Never
When should trash disposal occur? - ANS ONLY during
daylight hours
If a guest complains that their soda tastes "flat," the issue is most likely: - ANS
Low CO2 supply at the
soda machine
Where should the ice scoop never be stored? - ANS Out of the ice in a clean,
sanitized holder or container
What 2 areas should be checked for cleanliness on the milk machine before it is
filled? - ANS
1) Pinch Point
2) Dispensing Arm
Washing full loads in the dishwasher helps to conserve what 3 items? - ANS
1) Water
2) Cleaning Agent
3) Electricity
What can happen when racks or cylinders in the dishwasher are packed too
tightly? - ANS Dishes and silverware may not get properly cleaned and
sanitized
