Texas Food Handlers Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Texas Food Handlers Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which symptom must be reported to a manager? A. Headache B. Vomiting C. Sneezing D. Hunger What is cross-contamination? A. Mixing spices B. Cooling food C. Transferring bacteria from one surface or food to another D. Freezing food What is the minimum hot-holding temperature? A. 110°F B. 120°F C. 135°F D. 150°F Which food is a TCS food? 2 A. Bread B. Crackers C. Milk D. Sugar What should be worn to cover hair? A. Apron B. Hairnet or hat C. Gloves D. Mask What is the safest way to thaw food? A. On the counter B. In warm water C. In the refrigerator D. Under sunlight Which illness is spread by dirty hands? A. Asthma B. Hepatitis A C. Flu D. Diabetes 3 What is the minimum cooking temperature for poultry? A. 145°F B. 155°F C. 160°F D. 165°F Which item must be sanitized often? A. Walls B. Cutting boards C. Floors D. Ceilings What should be done with food dropped on the floor? A. Rinse it B. Reheat it C. Throw it away D. Dry it What does FIFO mean? A. Fast In Fast Out B. First In First Out C. Food In Food Out D. Free In Free Out 4 Which chemical should be kept away from food? A. Salt B. Vinegar C. Cleaning chemicals D. Sugar What is the best way to cool hot food quickly? A. Leave on counter B. Use shallow pans and ice bath C. Cover tightly hot D. Put in oven Which is a major food allergen? A. Rice B. Peanuts C. Chicken D. Potatoes What must be done before touching ready-to-eat food? A. Taste food B. Wash hands C. Touch gloves 5 D. Clean apron What temperature must refrigerators stay at or below?