Food Handlers Review Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the safest way to cool hot food?
✔✔ Place in shallow containers and refrigerate
What should be done with expired food?
✔✔ Throw it away
Why are hair restraints required?
✔✔ To keep hair out of food
What should be done before putting on gloves?
✔✔ Wash hands
When should gloves be changed?
✔✔ After changing tasks or touching unclean surfaces
What should be done with cracked eggs?
✔✔ Discard them
What is an approved food source?
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,✔✔ A supplier inspected by health authorities
What should be checked when receiving food deliveries?
✔✔ Temperature and condition of food
What is cross-contact?
✔✔ The transfer of allergens to another food
What is the safest way to taste food?
✔✔ Use a clean spoon each time
What should be done with dented or swollen cans?
✔✔ Reject and discard them
What is the purpose of labeling food?
✔✔ To track preparation and expiration dates
What must be included on a food label?
✔✔ Name of food and date prepared
What is the purpose of cleaning schedules?
✔✔ To keep the kitchen sanitary
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, What is pest control used for?
✔✔ To prevent insects and rodents from contaminating food
What should be done if pests are seen in the kitchen?
✔✔ Report it and contact pest control
What is the food danger zone?
✔✔ The temperature range where bacteria grow quickly
What is the danger zone temperature range?
✔✔ 41°F to 135°F
What is cross-contamination?
✔✔ The spread of germs from one food or surface to another
What is the safest way to thaw frozen food?
✔✔ In the refrigerator
Why should raw meat be stored on the bottom shelf?
✔✔ To prevent juices from dripping onto other foods
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the safest way to cool hot food?
✔✔ Place in shallow containers and refrigerate
What should be done with expired food?
✔✔ Throw it away
Why are hair restraints required?
✔✔ To keep hair out of food
What should be done before putting on gloves?
✔✔ Wash hands
When should gloves be changed?
✔✔ After changing tasks or touching unclean surfaces
What should be done with cracked eggs?
✔✔ Discard them
What is an approved food source?
1
,✔✔ A supplier inspected by health authorities
What should be checked when receiving food deliveries?
✔✔ Temperature and condition of food
What is cross-contact?
✔✔ The transfer of allergens to another food
What is the safest way to taste food?
✔✔ Use a clean spoon each time
What should be done with dented or swollen cans?
✔✔ Reject and discard them
What is the purpose of labeling food?
✔✔ To track preparation and expiration dates
What must be included on a food label?
✔✔ Name of food and date prepared
What is the purpose of cleaning schedules?
✔✔ To keep the kitchen sanitary
2
, What is pest control used for?
✔✔ To prevent insects and rodents from contaminating food
What should be done if pests are seen in the kitchen?
✔✔ Report it and contact pest control
What is the food danger zone?
✔✔ The temperature range where bacteria grow quickly
What is the danger zone temperature range?
✔✔ 41°F to 135°F
What is cross-contamination?
✔✔ The spread of germs from one food or surface to another
What is the safest way to thaw frozen food?
✔✔ In the refrigerator
Why should raw meat be stored on the bottom shelf?
✔✔ To prevent juices from dripping onto other foods
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