Texas Food Safety Managers Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Texas Food Safety Managers Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What is the main responsibility of a food safety manager? A. Hiring staff B. Designing menus C. Preventing foodborne illness D. Advertising the restaurant C. Preventing foodborne illness Which organization issues food safety manager certification in Texas? A. FDA B. CDC C. TDLR D. ANSI-accredited providers D. ANSI-accredited providers What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat? A. On the counter B. In hot water C. In the refrigerator D. At room temperature 2 C. In the refrigerator What temperature is considered the danger zone? A. 0°F–32°F B. 32°F–41°F C. 41°F–135°F D. 135°F–212°F C. 41°F–135°F Which food must be kept at or below 41°F? A. Hot soup B. Fresh chicken C. Cooked rice D. Baked bread B. Fresh chicken What is the minimum hot holding temperature for cooked food? A. 100°F B. 120°F C. 135°F D. 165°F C. 135°F 3 Which symptom requires a food worker to be excluded from work? A. Headache B. Sneezing C. Vomiting D. Tiredness C. Vomiting What should be done before putting on gloves? A. Sanitize gloves B. Wash hands C. Dry hands only D. Touch clean surfaces B. Wash hands How long should hands be washed? A. 5 seconds B. 10 seconds C. 15 seconds D. 20 seconds D. 20 seconds Which item must be cleaned and sanitized? A. Menu board 4 B. Refrigerator handle C. Cutting board D. Dining chair C. Cutting board What is cross-contamination? A. Overcooking food B. Mixing raw and cooked food germs C. Burning food D. Freezing food twice B. Mixing raw and cooked food germs Which food is a TCS food? A. Crackers B. Apples C. Milk D. Sugar C. Milk What is the minimum cooking temperature for poultry? A. 145°F B. 155°F C. 160°F 5 D. 165°F D. 165°F Which thermometer is best for thin foods? A. Infrared B. Probe thermometer C. Bimetallic stem D. Surface thermometer B. Probe thermometer How often must food safety training be renewed in Texas? A. Every year B. Every two years C. Every three years D. Every five years D. Every five years What should be done with expired food? A. Freeze it B. Reheat it C. Label it