FIVE GUYS CERTIFICATION ULTIMATE
STUDY GUIDE 1 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the correct cooking temperature for beef patties at Five Guys?
A. 130°F
B. 140°F
C. 160°F
D. 170°F
160°F is the USDA and Five Guys requirement for safe internal beef temperature.
2. How many minutes can fries sit before being discarded?
A. 3 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 7 minutes
D. 10 minutes
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,Fries must be served fresh and cannot sit more than 5 minutes to maintain
quality.
3. What is the Five Guys policy on refrying fries?
A. Allowed once
B. Allowed if cooled
C. Never allowed
D. Only during rush hours
Five Guys prioritizes freshness, so fries are never re-fried.
4. What is the shelf life of bacon after it has been cooked?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 6 hours
Cooked bacon can be held for up to 4 hours in the hot holding unit.
5. How often should the grill scraper be changed?
A. Once per week
B. Every shift
C. Monthly
D. Only when damaged
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,To ensure cleanliness and efficiency, grill scrapers are replaced each shift.
6. When is the best time to rotate fryers?
A. At the end of the night
B. Every morning before opening
C. Only when oil looks dirty
D. Once a week
Fryer oil should be rotated each morning to ensure freshness and optimal frying.
7. What is the temperature range for hot holding?
A. 120°F–130°F
B. 130°F–140°F
C. 140°F–170°F
D. 170°F–190°F
Hot holding food must stay above 140°F to prevent bacterial growth.
8. What should be done if a customer has a peanut allergy?
A. Inform them that peanuts are present in the store
B. Assure them you’ll remove the peanuts
C. Tell them it’s safe if they don’t eat the peanuts
D. Offer a peanut-free meal
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, Five Guys uses peanut oil and has open peanuts in the dining area, so customers
must be informed.
9. How much should a small portion of fries weigh after shake-out?
A. 5 oz
B. 10 oz
C. 14 oz
D. 16 oz
After shaking out excess oil, a small portion should weigh approximately 10 oz.
10. What is the correct way to stack meat on the grill?
A. Like a checkerboard pattern
B. In a single column
C. In a circle
D. In random order
A checkerboard pattern ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
11. Which of the following is an acceptable reason to wash hands?
A. Every hour
B. After touching your face
C. At the end of your shift
D. When reminded by a manager
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STUDY GUIDE 1 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
1. What is the correct cooking temperature for beef patties at Five Guys?
A. 130°F
B. 140°F
C. 160°F
D. 170°F
160°F is the USDA and Five Guys requirement for safe internal beef temperature.
2. How many minutes can fries sit before being discarded?
A. 3 minutes
B. 5 minutes
C. 7 minutes
D. 10 minutes
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,Fries must be served fresh and cannot sit more than 5 minutes to maintain
quality.
3. What is the Five Guys policy on refrying fries?
A. Allowed once
B. Allowed if cooled
C. Never allowed
D. Only during rush hours
Five Guys prioritizes freshness, so fries are never re-fried.
4. What is the shelf life of bacon after it has been cooked?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 4 hours
D. 6 hours
Cooked bacon can be held for up to 4 hours in the hot holding unit.
5. How often should the grill scraper be changed?
A. Once per week
B. Every shift
C. Monthly
D. Only when damaged
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,To ensure cleanliness and efficiency, grill scrapers are replaced each shift.
6. When is the best time to rotate fryers?
A. At the end of the night
B. Every morning before opening
C. Only when oil looks dirty
D. Once a week
Fryer oil should be rotated each morning to ensure freshness and optimal frying.
7. What is the temperature range for hot holding?
A. 120°F–130°F
B. 130°F–140°F
C. 140°F–170°F
D. 170°F–190°F
Hot holding food must stay above 140°F to prevent bacterial growth.
8. What should be done if a customer has a peanut allergy?
A. Inform them that peanuts are present in the store
B. Assure them you’ll remove the peanuts
C. Tell them it’s safe if they don’t eat the peanuts
D. Offer a peanut-free meal
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, Five Guys uses peanut oil and has open peanuts in the dining area, so customers
must be informed.
9. How much should a small portion of fries weigh after shake-out?
A. 5 oz
B. 10 oz
C. 14 oz
D. 16 oz
After shaking out excess oil, a small portion should weigh approximately 10 oz.
10. What is the correct way to stack meat on the grill?
A. Like a checkerboard pattern
B. In a single column
C. In a circle
D. In random order
A checkerboard pattern ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
11. Which of the following is an acceptable reason to wash hands?
A. Every hour
B. After touching your face
C. At the end of your shift
D. When reminded by a manager
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