SERVSAFE EXAM QUESTIONS 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Research into the causes of a foodborne illness is conducted by the - ANSWER-U. S Department
of agriculture
A delivery of rice boxes should be rejected if the - ANSWER-Box bottoms are water stained
Food handler with facial hair must - ANSWER-Beard restraint
Cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be received at an internal
temperature of no higher than - ANSWER-41 degrees F
One major food allergens is - ANSWER-Soybeans
What is the maximum number of days that potato salad may be kept if it remains at a
temperature of 41 F (5 C) or lower? - ANSWER-7 days
Which item may be worn by a food handler? - ANSWER-Plain metal ring
An object must be immersed in quat for at least how many seconds to be considered sanitized?
- ANSWER-10 seconds
A nursing home has placed an order for 25 box lunches for a picnic. A specialty sandwich will be
served. In reviewing the standard ingredients for this sandwich, which item should be left off.
A. Honey mustard dressing
B. Raw alfalfa sprouts
C. Whole grain buns
, D. Tomato - ANSWER-Raw alfalfa sprouts
A correctly designed and installed air curtain can be used to prevent - ANSWER-Prevent pests
from entering the operation
A food handler prepared a chicken salad on April 10. If maintained at 41 F (5 C) or less, this food
item be consumed, sold or discarded by - ANSWER-April 16th
Which activity would be permitted in the prep area? - ANSWER-Drinking from a closed beverage
container with a straw
Reusable containers provided by an operation for take home food must be - ANSWER-Design for
reuse, provided to the customer by the operation, cleaned and sanitized correctly
Which raw food is associated with shiga toxin producing E. Coli - ANSWER-Ground beef
If a backflow prevention device cannot be installed what an alternative method that can be
used to avoid backsiphonage - ANSWER-Air gap
An operation has been closed because it has been found to be the source of a foodborne illness
outbreak. The operation can reopen if it has - ANSWER-May be open only with the approval of
the regulatory authority
Cut melons must be - ANSWER-stored at 41 degrees F or lower
Which is a way to prevent contamination of hot food on display in a self serve buttet? -
ANSWER-providing fresh plates for return visits by customers
CORRECT ANSWERS
Research into the causes of a foodborne illness is conducted by the - ANSWER-U. S Department
of agriculture
A delivery of rice boxes should be rejected if the - ANSWER-Box bottoms are water stained
Food handler with facial hair must - ANSWER-Beard restraint
Cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be received at an internal
temperature of no higher than - ANSWER-41 degrees F
One major food allergens is - ANSWER-Soybeans
What is the maximum number of days that potato salad may be kept if it remains at a
temperature of 41 F (5 C) or lower? - ANSWER-7 days
Which item may be worn by a food handler? - ANSWER-Plain metal ring
An object must be immersed in quat for at least how many seconds to be considered sanitized?
- ANSWER-10 seconds
A nursing home has placed an order for 25 box lunches for a picnic. A specialty sandwich will be
served. In reviewing the standard ingredients for this sandwich, which item should be left off.
A. Honey mustard dressing
B. Raw alfalfa sprouts
C. Whole grain buns
, D. Tomato - ANSWER-Raw alfalfa sprouts
A correctly designed and installed air curtain can be used to prevent - ANSWER-Prevent pests
from entering the operation
A food handler prepared a chicken salad on April 10. If maintained at 41 F (5 C) or less, this food
item be consumed, sold or discarded by - ANSWER-April 16th
Which activity would be permitted in the prep area? - ANSWER-Drinking from a closed beverage
container with a straw
Reusable containers provided by an operation for take home food must be - ANSWER-Design for
reuse, provided to the customer by the operation, cleaned and sanitized correctly
Which raw food is associated with shiga toxin producing E. Coli - ANSWER-Ground beef
If a backflow prevention device cannot be installed what an alternative method that can be
used to avoid backsiphonage - ANSWER-Air gap
An operation has been closed because it has been found to be the source of a foodborne illness
outbreak. The operation can reopen if it has - ANSWER-May be open only with the approval of
the regulatory authority
Cut melons must be - ANSWER-stored at 41 degrees F or lower
Which is a way to prevent contamination of hot food on display in a self serve buttet? -
ANSWER-providing fresh plates for return visits by customers
