CALIFORNIA LATEST
EFOODHANDLERS TEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which disease is most commonly spread from undercooked or raw
eggs? - ANSWERS-Salmonellosis
The proper way to thaw frozen chicken is - ANSWERS-Put it in the
refrigerator
Where should you store raw fish in a refrigerator? - ANSWERS-Below
ready to eat foods
A foodworker needs to cool a pan of refried beans using the shallow pan
method. What should the foodworker do? - ANSWERS-Put hot beans in
a shallow pan no more than two inches deep. Stir occasionally then
refrigerate.
Keeping food safe is the most important responsibility of a food worker.
Which of these is NOT an example of keeping food safe? - ANSWERS-
When you are sick, wear gloves to make sure you do not contaminate
food
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, CALIFORNIA LATEST
EFOODHANDLERS TEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The food sanitation rules require someone at your restaurant to -
ANSWERS-Know the food safety rules and be in charge of the
operation
Which of the following must be cooked to at least 155F - ANSWERS-
Ground meats
Which of the following must be cooked to 145F - ANSWERS-Non
ground meats and seafood
Which of the following is a way to prevent cross contamination? -
ANSWERS-Storing raw meat, fish, and poultry or eggs separate and on
the lowest shelves of the refrigerator
What precaution must you take with the beverage container so you can
drink from it while working in the kitchen? Of the descriptions below
which one would be allowed? - ANSWERS-A cup with a tight lid and
straw
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, CALIFORNIA LATEST
EFOODHANDLERS TEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Food that should not be touched with bare hands is called - ANSWERS-
Ready to eat
What is the right sequence to wash dishes, utensils, and equipment? -
ANSWERS-Pre-scrape, wash, rinse, and sanitize, then airdry
Why must raw pork sausage be stored separately and below a crab salad
within the walk in cooler? - ANSWERS-Raw pork can contaminate the
crab salad
Which of the following is most likely to cause foodborne illness -
ANSWERS-Bussing dirty dishes and then immediately preparing salad
At which temperature must you keep potentially hazardous foods hot? -
ANSWERS-135 or above
How long can foods safely remain in the Danger Zone during
preparation? - ANSWERS-4 hours
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EFOODHANDLERS TEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Which disease is most commonly spread from undercooked or raw
eggs? - ANSWERS-Salmonellosis
The proper way to thaw frozen chicken is - ANSWERS-Put it in the
refrigerator
Where should you store raw fish in a refrigerator? - ANSWERS-Below
ready to eat foods
A foodworker needs to cool a pan of refried beans using the shallow pan
method. What should the foodworker do? - ANSWERS-Put hot beans in
a shallow pan no more than two inches deep. Stir occasionally then
refrigerate.
Keeping food safe is the most important responsibility of a food worker.
Which of these is NOT an example of keeping food safe? - ANSWERS-
When you are sick, wear gloves to make sure you do not contaminate
food
END OF
PAGE
1
, CALIFORNIA LATEST
EFOODHANDLERS TEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
The food sanitation rules require someone at your restaurant to -
ANSWERS-Know the food safety rules and be in charge of the
operation
Which of the following must be cooked to at least 155F - ANSWERS-
Ground meats
Which of the following must be cooked to 145F - ANSWERS-Non
ground meats and seafood
Which of the following is a way to prevent cross contamination? -
ANSWERS-Storing raw meat, fish, and poultry or eggs separate and on
the lowest shelves of the refrigerator
What precaution must you take with the beverage container so you can
drink from it while working in the kitchen? Of the descriptions below
which one would be allowed? - ANSWERS-A cup with a tight lid and
straw
END OF
PAGE
2
, CALIFORNIA LATEST
EFOODHANDLERS TEST
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Food that should not be touched with bare hands is called - ANSWERS-
Ready to eat
What is the right sequence to wash dishes, utensils, and equipment? -
ANSWERS-Pre-scrape, wash, rinse, and sanitize, then airdry
Why must raw pork sausage be stored separately and below a crab salad
within the walk in cooler? - ANSWERS-Raw pork can contaminate the
crab salad
Which of the following is most likely to cause foodborne illness -
ANSWERS-Bussing dirty dishes and then immediately preparing salad
At which temperature must you keep potentially hazardous foods hot? -
ANSWERS-135 or above
How long can foods safely remain in the Danger Zone during
preparation? - ANSWERS-4 hours
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