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Ready-to-eat TCS food must be marked with the date by which it must be sold, eaten, or thrown out if it
will be held for longer than how many hours? - ANSWER24 hours



When washing tableware in a three-compartment sink, the water temperature should be at least -
ANSWER110 degrees F



Which item must be applied over a bandage on a food handler's finger? - ANSWERgauze



Food should be stored at least which distance from the floor? - ANSWER6in



A cutting board is washed in detergent and then rinsed. The cutting board is considered - ANSWERclean



Staples and metal shavings are examples of which type of hazard? - ANSWERphysical



Outdoor garbage containers must be equipped with - ANSWERlids that close



Pathogens grow well between which temperatures? - ANSWER41 F and 135 F ( 5 C and 57 C)



The best way to prevent pest is to - ANSWERClean and sanitize the operation



Cans of soda are stored on ice behind the bar. A manager sees a food handler scooping some of this ice
to fill a customer's drink. What should the manager tell the food handler? - ANSWERIce used to keep
beverages cold cannot be used for anything else



Food handlers who scrub their hands and arms with soap for how many seconds have washed their
hands correctly? - ANSWER13

, What is an example of a physical contaminant? - ANSWERdirt



Removing an apron before using the restroom is an example of - ANSWERPreventing cross-
contamination



How should a food handler test the temperature of food? - ANSWERUse a clean and sanitized
thermometer



The top of the plate where food is placed is called? - ANSWERFood-contact surface



A food handler washes his or her hands after using the restroom. This is an example of -
ANSWERPracticing good personal hygiene



What should be done with dishware before washing it in a dishwasher? - ANSWERScrape or rinse it



Which food is considered a TCS food? - ANSWERSliced melons



A cook uses a cleaning towel to wipe up spills on the counter. When the cook is not using the towel,
where should it be stored? - ANSWERIn sanitizer solution



Wearing dirty clothing can be a food safety risk because dirty clothing can - ANSWERCarry pathogens
that could make people sick



Food handlers must wash their hands before which activity - ANSWERPutting on gloves



How can an operation prevent cross-contamination in self-service areas? - ANSWERPlace food under
sneeze guards



A food handler does NOT need to worry about time and temperature control when handling which
food? - ANSWERwarmed tortillas

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