BOH SOP ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ When should waffle release spray or butter be used on a waffle baker with a
non-stick coating?.
Answer: NEVER
◍ What is the total time that any PHF can be exposed to the temperature
danger zone?.
Answer: 4 hours
◍ How many shots of buttermilk batter are required to be given to pasteurized
liquid eggs to make omelette batter?.
Answer: 5
◍ TRUE or FALSE: Check the internal temp of a product in at least 2
locations:.
Answer: TRUE
◍ What is the ratio of pasteurized liquid eggs to buttermilk batter for a full
batch of omelette batter?.
Answer: 1 gallon of pasteurized liquid eggs to 10 oz. of buttermilk batter
◍ Unless specified by the menu item or guest toast is always brushed with
what before serving?.
Answer: Melted unsalted butter
◍ TRUE or FALSE: If you get an order for toast, does it automatically come
with butter if it does not state DRY?.
Answer: TRUE
◍ Where is the health and safety info listed for each chemical used in the
restaurant?.
Answer: On a SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
,◍ What does FIFO stand for?.
Answer: First In First Out
◍ To what thickness should sliced tomatoes be cut.
Answer: 1/4" thickness
◍ After a product has been reheated within 2 hours, how long must it hold a
temperature of 165 degrees in order for it to be safe for consumption.
Answer: 15 sec
◍ What temp should a product that has been held under refrigeration be
reheated to that has fallen below 140 degrees?.
Answer: 165 degrees
◍ When are the 3 times in which sanitizer solution (SS) should be changed?.
Answer: 1) When SS becomes visibly dirty2) When concentration fall below
effective levels3) Every 2 hours
◍ Why should you agitate the egg (crepe) batter to redistribute the LBA &
solids before dispensing?.
Answer: So the LBA in the batter will rise to the surface and so some of the
solids will settle to the bottom
◍ What utensil should you use when portioning hash browns?.
Answer: 1 heaping 4 oz. scoop or an 8 oz. measuring cup
◍ By policy inmates being released must have 2 forms completed by facility
authorities. What are they?.
Answer: Updated offender appearance form. Offender release checklist.
◍ How often should fryer oils be changed?.
Answer: Once a Day
◍ How would you address a staff member that has been late to work the past
three shifts..
Answer: Pull officer aside for counseling session (witness if necessary),
speak with office to find source of problem and possible solutions in a calm
and professional manner. Note in personnel file for need for counseling. If
, issue persists proceeds with the discipline matrix.
◍ Using every available inch of cooking space is known as:.
Answer: Space Management
◍ Which 4 items have a total shelf life of 4 days.
Answer: 1) Egg (crepe) batter2) Strawberries in glaze3) T-bone steak4)
Tilapia
◍ How many seconds should you wait for a thermometer to steady when
taking the inner temp of a product?.
Answer: 15 seconds
◍ Who determines the par for IHOP?.
Answer: The restaurant manager
◍ Why must the egg batter be agitated before use?.
Answer: So the solids and liquids can separate after sitting
◍ What are 3 situations in which you would conduct emergency count?.
Answer: Throw over. Hole in the fence. Unable to clear count in a timely
manner/ or any time OIC deems necessary.
◍ What is the per side & total cook time for stuffed French toast?.
Answer: 1) 2.5 to 3 min - Per side2) 5 to 6 min - Total cook time
◍ The ice scoop should always be:.
Answer: 1) Kept out of the ice2) Stored in a clean/sanitzed holder or
container
◍ What does the term "Asking for a Cue," mean?.
Answer: It's when you have a cook tell you when a food item has reached a
specific point in its preparation
◍ Which utensil is used to portion egg (crepe) pancake batter.
Answer: Drip cut
◍ Put the following food products in the correct order to comply with food
storage hierarchy regulations: 1) Raw Ground Beef2) Raw Whole Fish3)
, Cooked & Ready-to-Eat Food4) Raw Poultry5) Raw Whole Meat.
Answer: 1) Cooked & Ready-to-Eat Food2) Raw Whole Fish - Tilapia3)
Raw Whole Meat - Steaks4) Raw Ground Beef - Hamburger Patties5) Raw
Poultry - Chicken Breasts
◍ Coffee is required to be held at what temperature range?.
Answer: 175 - 185 degrees
◍ Which team member confirms that plate presentation is correct and
garnishes each order?.
Answer: Expeditor
◍ Explain how you would work out a mandatory overtime schedule if the need
arises..
Answer: Set a calendar that is fair and consistent for all that are mandated
for overtime. No official policy but in keeping with the PIB. (PIB is an
unofficial set of policies that you can add to if needed)
◍ What should be done with PHF that has been in the temperature danger zone
for longer than 4 hours?.
Answer: Thrown away
◍ What is the term for the ideal amount of product to have on hand.
Answer: Par
◍ What 5 products must be cooked/heated 2 min a side, and have a total
cook/heat time of 4 min?.
Answer: 1) Stage 2 cooked bacon from stage-12) Re-heated hash browns3)
Turkey bacon4) Smoked sausage5) Thawed tilapia fillets
◍ A full order of buttermilk pancakes is plated on what type of plate?.
Answer: Service Plate
◍ How long does it take to cook a CYO with cheese.
Answer: Approx 3.5 min
◍ How big should a Funny Face Pancake be?.
Answer: 7 inches
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ When should waffle release spray or butter be used on a waffle baker with a
non-stick coating?.
Answer: NEVER
◍ What is the total time that any PHF can be exposed to the temperature
danger zone?.
Answer: 4 hours
◍ How many shots of buttermilk batter are required to be given to pasteurized
liquid eggs to make omelette batter?.
Answer: 5
◍ TRUE or FALSE: Check the internal temp of a product in at least 2
locations:.
Answer: TRUE
◍ What is the ratio of pasteurized liquid eggs to buttermilk batter for a full
batch of omelette batter?.
Answer: 1 gallon of pasteurized liquid eggs to 10 oz. of buttermilk batter
◍ Unless specified by the menu item or guest toast is always brushed with
what before serving?.
Answer: Melted unsalted butter
◍ TRUE or FALSE: If you get an order for toast, does it automatically come
with butter if it does not state DRY?.
Answer: TRUE
◍ Where is the health and safety info listed for each chemical used in the
restaurant?.
Answer: On a SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
,◍ What does FIFO stand for?.
Answer: First In First Out
◍ To what thickness should sliced tomatoes be cut.
Answer: 1/4" thickness
◍ After a product has been reheated within 2 hours, how long must it hold a
temperature of 165 degrees in order for it to be safe for consumption.
Answer: 15 sec
◍ What temp should a product that has been held under refrigeration be
reheated to that has fallen below 140 degrees?.
Answer: 165 degrees
◍ When are the 3 times in which sanitizer solution (SS) should be changed?.
Answer: 1) When SS becomes visibly dirty2) When concentration fall below
effective levels3) Every 2 hours
◍ Why should you agitate the egg (crepe) batter to redistribute the LBA &
solids before dispensing?.
Answer: So the LBA in the batter will rise to the surface and so some of the
solids will settle to the bottom
◍ What utensil should you use when portioning hash browns?.
Answer: 1 heaping 4 oz. scoop or an 8 oz. measuring cup
◍ By policy inmates being released must have 2 forms completed by facility
authorities. What are they?.
Answer: Updated offender appearance form. Offender release checklist.
◍ How often should fryer oils be changed?.
Answer: Once a Day
◍ How would you address a staff member that has been late to work the past
three shifts..
Answer: Pull officer aside for counseling session (witness if necessary),
speak with office to find source of problem and possible solutions in a calm
and professional manner. Note in personnel file for need for counseling. If
, issue persists proceeds with the discipline matrix.
◍ Using every available inch of cooking space is known as:.
Answer: Space Management
◍ Which 4 items have a total shelf life of 4 days.
Answer: 1) Egg (crepe) batter2) Strawberries in glaze3) T-bone steak4)
Tilapia
◍ How many seconds should you wait for a thermometer to steady when
taking the inner temp of a product?.
Answer: 15 seconds
◍ Who determines the par for IHOP?.
Answer: The restaurant manager
◍ Why must the egg batter be agitated before use?.
Answer: So the solids and liquids can separate after sitting
◍ What are 3 situations in which you would conduct emergency count?.
Answer: Throw over. Hole in the fence. Unable to clear count in a timely
manner/ or any time OIC deems necessary.
◍ What is the per side & total cook time for stuffed French toast?.
Answer: 1) 2.5 to 3 min - Per side2) 5 to 6 min - Total cook time
◍ The ice scoop should always be:.
Answer: 1) Kept out of the ice2) Stored in a clean/sanitzed holder or
container
◍ What does the term "Asking for a Cue," mean?.
Answer: It's when you have a cook tell you when a food item has reached a
specific point in its preparation
◍ Which utensil is used to portion egg (crepe) pancake batter.
Answer: Drip cut
◍ Put the following food products in the correct order to comply with food
storage hierarchy regulations: 1) Raw Ground Beef2) Raw Whole Fish3)
, Cooked & Ready-to-Eat Food4) Raw Poultry5) Raw Whole Meat.
Answer: 1) Cooked & Ready-to-Eat Food2) Raw Whole Fish - Tilapia3)
Raw Whole Meat - Steaks4) Raw Ground Beef - Hamburger Patties5) Raw
Poultry - Chicken Breasts
◍ Coffee is required to be held at what temperature range?.
Answer: 175 - 185 degrees
◍ Which team member confirms that plate presentation is correct and
garnishes each order?.
Answer: Expeditor
◍ Explain how you would work out a mandatory overtime schedule if the need
arises..
Answer: Set a calendar that is fair and consistent for all that are mandated
for overtime. No official policy but in keeping with the PIB. (PIB is an
unofficial set of policies that you can add to if needed)
◍ What should be done with PHF that has been in the temperature danger zone
for longer than 4 hours?.
Answer: Thrown away
◍ What is the term for the ideal amount of product to have on hand.
Answer: Par
◍ What 5 products must be cooked/heated 2 min a side, and have a total
cook/heat time of 4 min?.
Answer: 1) Stage 2 cooked bacon from stage-12) Re-heated hash browns3)
Turkey bacon4) Smoked sausage5) Thawed tilapia fillets
◍ A full order of buttermilk pancakes is plated on what type of plate?.
Answer: Service Plate
◍ How long does it take to cook a CYO with cheese.
Answer: Approx 3.5 min
◍ How big should a Funny Face Pancake be?.
Answer: 7 inches
