ServSafe CertifiCation final teSt |
ComprehenSive 2025/2026 praCtiCe
QueStionS & expert SolutionS
◉ What should be done with food that has passed its use-by date?
a. It should be discarded
b. It should be used immediately
c. It should only be reheated once
d.It should be cooked to a higher internal temperature. Answer: a. It should be
discarded
◉ At what temperature must cold TCS food be stored to keep it safe?
a. 41°F (5°C) or lower
b. 45°F (7°C) or lower
c. 50°F (10°C) or lower
d.65°F (18°C) or lower. Answer: a. 41°F (5°C) or lower
◉ At what temperature must hot TCS food be stored to keep it safe?
a. 110°F (43°C) or higher
,b. 120°F (49°C) or higher
c. 125°F (52°C) or higher
d.135°F (57°C) or higher. Answer: d.135°F (57°C) or higher
◉ Where should the air-temperature measuring device be placed in a cooler?
a. Near the door
b. On a back wall
c. On the ceiling
d.Near the floor. Answer: a. Near the door
◉ Why should overloading coolers be avoided?
a. It reduces airflow
b. It lets warm air inside
c. It may lead to freezing the food
d.It can lead to a moisture build-up. Answer: a. It reduces airflow
◉ What should be done with the shelving in a cooler to keep food safe?
a. It should be lined with paper
b. It should be lined with sheet pans
c. It should be lined with aluminum foil
,d.It should not be lined with anything. Answer: d.It should not be lined with
anything
◉ What should be done to ensure that food stored in a cooler is safe?
a. Randomly sample temperatures of food in the cooler
b. Check the temperature gauge outside of the cooler
c. Taste the food frequently to ensure that there is no spoilage
d.Visually inspect the food daily to look for signs of spoilage. Answer: a.
Randomly sample temperatures of food in the cooler
◉ Which item is stored correctly in a cooler?
a. Macaroni salad stored above raw salmon
b. Raw ground pork stored below raw poultry
c. Raw poultry stored above raw pork roast
d.Sliced pineapple stored below raw steaks. Answer: a. Macaroni salad stored
above raw salmon
◉ How far off the floor should food be stored?
a. 1 inch (3 centimeters)
b. 2 inches (5 centimeters)
c. 4 inches (10 centimeters)
, d.6 inches (15 centimeters). Answer: d.6 inches (15 centimeters)
◉ Where should food that doesn't require refrigeration be stored?
a. In a dry location
b. In a moist location
c. In a high humidity location
d.In a high temperature location. Answer: a. In a dry location
◉ What should be done with food that has exceeded its date mark?
a. It should be discarded
b. It should be used immediately
c. It should be checked for spoilage
d.It should be checked for proper temperature. Answer: a. It should be
discarded
◉ Which food requires time and temperature control to keep it safe?
a. Whole strawberries
b. Uncut melons
c. Washed carrots
d. Baked potatoes. Answer: d. Baked potatoes
ComprehenSive 2025/2026 praCtiCe
QueStionS & expert SolutionS
◉ What should be done with food that has passed its use-by date?
a. It should be discarded
b. It should be used immediately
c. It should only be reheated once
d.It should be cooked to a higher internal temperature. Answer: a. It should be
discarded
◉ At what temperature must cold TCS food be stored to keep it safe?
a. 41°F (5°C) or lower
b. 45°F (7°C) or lower
c. 50°F (10°C) or lower
d.65°F (18°C) or lower. Answer: a. 41°F (5°C) or lower
◉ At what temperature must hot TCS food be stored to keep it safe?
a. 110°F (43°C) or higher
,b. 120°F (49°C) or higher
c. 125°F (52°C) or higher
d.135°F (57°C) or higher. Answer: d.135°F (57°C) or higher
◉ Where should the air-temperature measuring device be placed in a cooler?
a. Near the door
b. On a back wall
c. On the ceiling
d.Near the floor. Answer: a. Near the door
◉ Why should overloading coolers be avoided?
a. It reduces airflow
b. It lets warm air inside
c. It may lead to freezing the food
d.It can lead to a moisture build-up. Answer: a. It reduces airflow
◉ What should be done with the shelving in a cooler to keep food safe?
a. It should be lined with paper
b. It should be lined with sheet pans
c. It should be lined with aluminum foil
,d.It should not be lined with anything. Answer: d.It should not be lined with
anything
◉ What should be done to ensure that food stored in a cooler is safe?
a. Randomly sample temperatures of food in the cooler
b. Check the temperature gauge outside of the cooler
c. Taste the food frequently to ensure that there is no spoilage
d.Visually inspect the food daily to look for signs of spoilage. Answer: a.
Randomly sample temperatures of food in the cooler
◉ Which item is stored correctly in a cooler?
a. Macaroni salad stored above raw salmon
b. Raw ground pork stored below raw poultry
c. Raw poultry stored above raw pork roast
d.Sliced pineapple stored below raw steaks. Answer: a. Macaroni salad stored
above raw salmon
◉ How far off the floor should food be stored?
a. 1 inch (3 centimeters)
b. 2 inches (5 centimeters)
c. 4 inches (10 centimeters)
, d.6 inches (15 centimeters). Answer: d.6 inches (15 centimeters)
◉ Where should food that doesn't require refrigeration be stored?
a. In a dry location
b. In a moist location
c. In a high humidity location
d.In a high temperature location. Answer: a. In a dry location
◉ What should be done with food that has exceeded its date mark?
a. It should be discarded
b. It should be used immediately
c. It should be checked for spoilage
d.It should be checked for proper temperature. Answer: a. It should be
discarded
◉ Which food requires time and temperature control to keep it safe?
a. Whole strawberries
b. Uncut melons
c. Washed carrots
d. Baked potatoes. Answer: d. Baked potatoes
