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IHOP SOP TEST 2025 | COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
In what order should food be stored/put away? - correct-answer-1) Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
What does FIFO stand for? - correct-answer-First In First Out
Dry goods should be stored within what temperature range? - correct-answer-
50ﾟ-70ﾟ
Upon delivery, frozen foods must be: - correct-answer-Solid to the touch
Cardboard boxes should always be: - correct-answer-Broken down before being
thrown in the dumpster
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How often should the inside of trash containers be washed? - correct-answer-
Everyday
When is it acceptable to keep the back door propped open? - correct-answer-
Never
When should trash disposal occur? - correct-answer-ONLY during daylight hours
If a guest complains that their soda tastes "flat," the issue is most likely: - correct-
answer-Low CO2 supply at the soda machine
Where should the ice scoop never be stored? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-1) Pinch Point
2) Dispensing Arm
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Washing full loads in the dishwasher helps to conserve what 3 items? - correct-
answer-1) Water
2) Cleaning Agent
3) Electricity
Which team member is responsible for garnishing the order and confirming that
plate presentations is correct? - correct-answer-Expeditor
Which team members are responsible for ensuring each plate is "picture perfect?"
- correct-answer-Every team member is responsible
What 2 things should a server do when checking back with guests after their check
has been dropped off? - correct-answer-1) Refilling beverages
2) Addressing any other needs
When should a checked be dropped off to a table? - correct-answer-After the
server has "read" the table and determined the best time to bring the check.
What is it called when a server checks back on a table after 2 minutes or when
guests have eaten 2 bites of food? - correct-answer-"Two Bite, Two Minute Rule"
IHOP SOP TEST 2025 | COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
In what order should food be stored/put away? - correct-answer-1) Refrigerated
2) Frozen
3) Dry
What does FIFO stand for? - correct-answer-First In First Out
Dry goods should be stored within what temperature range? - correct-answer-
50ﾟ-70ﾟ
Upon delivery, frozen foods must be: - correct-answer-Solid to the touch
Cardboard boxes should always be: - correct-answer-Broken down before being
thrown in the dumpster
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How often should the inside of trash containers be washed? - correct-answer-
Everyday
When is it acceptable to keep the back door propped open? - correct-answer-
Never
When should trash disposal occur? - correct-answer-ONLY during daylight hours
If a guest complains that their soda tastes "flat," the issue is most likely: - correct-
answer-Low CO2 supply at the soda machine
Where should the ice scoop never be stored? - correct-answer-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? - correct-answer-1) Pinch Point
2) Dispensing Arm
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Washing full loads in the dishwasher helps to conserve what 3 items? - correct-
answer-1) Water
2) Cleaning Agent
3) Electricity
Which team member is responsible for garnishing the order and confirming that
plate presentations is correct? - correct-answer-Expeditor
Which team members are responsible for ensuring each plate is "picture perfect?"
- correct-answer-Every team member is responsible
What 2 things should a server do when checking back with guests after their check
has been dropped off? - correct-answer-1) Refilling beverages
2) Addressing any other needs
When should a checked be dropped off to a table? - correct-answer-After the
server has "read" the table and determined the best time to bring the check.
What is it called when a server checks back on a table after 2 minutes or when
guests have eaten 2 bites of food? - correct-answer-"Two Bite, Two Minute Rule"
