IHOP HOST EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH UPDATED ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
⩥ Use only pasteurized eggs. Answer:
⩥ Work with clean hands. Answer:
⩥ Work with clean equipment. Answer:
⩥ Label all prepared products Answer:
⩥ Labels for prepared products must contain the following information:
Answer: 1. Product name
2. Preparer's initials
3. Prep date & time
4. Expiration date & time
⩥ What is the maximum temperature for food quality? Answer: 165
⩥ Maintain a refrigerated temperature 33ﾟ- 41ﾟ Answer:
,⩥ Maintain a minimum product temperature of a 140ﾟ Answer:
⩥ Note simple & Fit cooking instructions. Answer:
⩥ Chill from 140° to 70° in less than 2 hours; from 70° to 41° in less
than 4 hours. Answer:
⩥ What is the most effective way to control the growth of bacteria in
food? Answer: Control Time & Temperature
⩥ What is one of the most effective ways of preventing the
contamination of food? Answer: Handwashing
⩥ What is the total time that any PHF can be exposed to the temperature
danger zone Answer: 4 hours
⩥ This term means that all debris has been washed away with a cleaning
agent and rinsed. Answer: Clean
⩥ This term means that a solution has been used to reduce the level of
harmful microorganisms to safe levels Answer: Sanitize
, ⩥ What are the 3 steps if glass or china breaks in the food prep area?
Answer: 1) Discard all food items in the surrounding areas to prevent
contamination and resulting injury.
2) Sweep up broken glass right away.
3) Do not pick it up with your hands.
⩥ How frequently should you wash the can opener? Answer: After each
use.
⩥ Where should you insert a thermometer to accurately & safely
measure a product's internal temperature? Answer: Into the thickest part
of the food.
⩥ Name the 3 times when thermometers should calibrated Answer: 1)
Before & after each shift.
2) Before the day's deliveries.
3) After suffering a severe shock such as being dropped, or a dramatic
temperature change.
⩥ What is the Ice-Point Method? Answer: A procedure for calibrating
probe thermometers.
⩥ Name the 3 steps in the Ice Point Procedure: Answer: 1) Fill a larger
container with cold tap water and crushed ice and stir well.
QUESTIONS WITH UPDATED ANSWERS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
⩥ Use only pasteurized eggs. Answer:
⩥ Work with clean hands. Answer:
⩥ Work with clean equipment. Answer:
⩥ Label all prepared products Answer:
⩥ Labels for prepared products must contain the following information:
Answer: 1. Product name
2. Preparer's initials
3. Prep date & time
4. Expiration date & time
⩥ What is the maximum temperature for food quality? Answer: 165
⩥ Maintain a refrigerated temperature 33ﾟ- 41ﾟ Answer:
,⩥ Maintain a minimum product temperature of a 140ﾟ Answer:
⩥ Note simple & Fit cooking instructions. Answer:
⩥ Chill from 140° to 70° in less than 2 hours; from 70° to 41° in less
than 4 hours. Answer:
⩥ What is the most effective way to control the growth of bacteria in
food? Answer: Control Time & Temperature
⩥ What is one of the most effective ways of preventing the
contamination of food? Answer: Handwashing
⩥ What is the total time that any PHF can be exposed to the temperature
danger zone Answer: 4 hours
⩥ This term means that all debris has been washed away with a cleaning
agent and rinsed. Answer: Clean
⩥ This term means that a solution has been used to reduce the level of
harmful microorganisms to safe levels Answer: Sanitize
, ⩥ What are the 3 steps if glass or china breaks in the food prep area?
Answer: 1) Discard all food items in the surrounding areas to prevent
contamination and resulting injury.
2) Sweep up broken glass right away.
3) Do not pick it up with your hands.
⩥ How frequently should you wash the can opener? Answer: After each
use.
⩥ Where should you insert a thermometer to accurately & safely
measure a product's internal temperature? Answer: Into the thickest part
of the food.
⩥ Name the 3 times when thermometers should calibrated Answer: 1)
Before & after each shift.
2) Before the day's deliveries.
3) After suffering a severe shock such as being dropped, or a dramatic
temperature change.
⩥ What is the Ice-Point Method? Answer: A procedure for calibrating
probe thermometers.
⩥ Name the 3 steps in the Ice Point Procedure: Answer: 1) Fill a larger
container with cold tap water and crushed ice and stir well.
