ServSafe Food Handler Questions and correct Answers (100% VERIFIED)| 2026/2027

ServSafe Food Handler
Question 1:

What are the 3 most common food allergies?

A) Milk, wheat, soy

B) Eggs, peanuts, shellfish

C) Fish, tree nuts, dairy

D) Gluten, corn, sesame

Answer: B) Eggs, peanuts, shellfish



Question 2:

A food handler cleans dirty dishes using hot water and then puts them away
with the rest of the clean dishes. This is an example of:

A) Proper sanitizing procedures

B) Time management

C) Poor cleaning and sanitizing

D) Effective multitasking

Answer: C) Poor cleaning and sanitizing



Question 3:

A food handler does not have time to get a clean apron before the shift starts.
What should the food handler do?

A) Wear the dirty apron anyway

B) Work without an apron

C) Ask the manager for a clean apron

, D) Borrow a coworker's apron

Answer: C) Ask the manager for a clean apron



Question 4:

A food handler is in a hurry and cannot find the ice scoop, but needs to refill a
guest drink. What should he do?

A) Use a glass to scoop ice

B) Use his hands with gloves

C) Find the ice scoop

D) Use a cup to scoop ice

Answer: C) Find the ice scoop



Question 5:

A food handler places dirty pans in the hand washing sink because there is no
room in the three-compartment sink. Is this acceptable?

A) Yes, if there's no other space

B) Yes, as long as they clean it after

C) No

D) Yes, but only temporarily

Answer: C) No



Question 6:

A food handler spills sanitizer into the fryer and then lets it soak into the
grease. What type of hazard is this?

A) Biological