SERVSAFE 90 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which action could lead to cross contamination? - answer -touching more than one tcs
food before washing your hands
The primary risk associated with transporting ice in containers originally used to store
chemicals is that they - answer -may still have residue after they have been cleaned
Which procedure would help protect food from contamination by food handlers and
customers? - answer -installing sneeze guards above the salad bar
The third compartment in a three compartment sink is for - answer -sanitizing
Why should training documentation reports be kept? - answer -they verify that training
has been completed
A correctly designed and installed three compartment sink must have which type of
backflow prevention? - answer -air gap
If found during a food safety inspection, which hazard is grounds for closing a
foodservice operation? - answer -significant lack of refrigeration
A food handler must remove what item before working with food? - answer -medical
bracelet
The only acceptable jewelry for a food handler is a - answer -plain metal ring
Mineral buildup has formed on the steam table. Which cleaning agent would best
remove it? - answer -delimer
A food handler is slicing roast beef continuously on a slicer for 6 hours. After 4 hours,
the roast beef is removed and set aside while the slicer parts are washed, rinsed, and
sanitized. The meat is then put back on the slicer to continue slicing. What is the most
serious risk of this procedure? - answer -time temperature abuse of the roast beef
Which is the best location for chemical detergents and sanitizers to be stored? - answer
-on shelves in the dishwashing area
The hair, nose, throat, and infected cuts of an average healthy person - answer -may
carry staphyloccocus
Who should the manager contact when reporting a suspected foodborne illness? -
answer -local regulatory authority
Waste water backs up into the kitchen. Who should be contacted after the regulatory
authority suspends the permit to operate? - answer -licensed plumber
, What is the first thing a person in charge should do when someone arrives at the
foodservice operation and says that they are there to conduct an inspection of the
operation? - answer -ask for identifiction
What is the reaction of the immune system to a specific food called? - answer -food
intolerance
Tabletop equipment on legs requires a clearance of at least - answer -4 inches
Shucked oysters must be - answer -purchased from an approved supplier
Which food should be stored below all others in a cooler? - answer -raw poultry
A food handler has opened a container of commercially prepared potato salad. After
how many days must the potato salad be discarded if it has been properly stored? -
answer -7
What is the correct way to clean a cutting board? - answer -wash, rinse, and sanitize
An illness caused by what pathogen must be reported to the regulatory authority? -
answer -norovirus
Which temperature is acceptable for cold storing potato salad? - answer -46 f
Cross contact is a concern with - answer -allergens in food
When prepping food for customers with a food allergy, food handlers must - answer -
wash, rinse, and sanitize cookware and utensils first
Hand antiseptics may only be used if they are - answer -approved by the fda
In order from top to bottom, how should a pan of fresh chicken breasts, fresh salmon, a
carton of broccoli, and fresh ground beef be stored on shelves in a cooler? - answer -
broccoli, fresh salmon, fresh ground beef, and fresh chicken breasts
Which sink should be used to empty mop buckets and rinse cleaning tools and
brushes? - answer -service
A food handler should recalibrate a thermometer after - answer -it falls on the floor
Sinks must be used for the correct intended purpose to prevent - answer -cross
contamination
The most effective way to prevent pest problems is by - answer -maintaining a clean
environment
Which action could lead to cross contamination? - answer -touching more than one tcs
food before washing your hands
The primary risk associated with transporting ice in containers originally used to store
chemicals is that they - answer -may still have residue after they have been cleaned
Which procedure would help protect food from contamination by food handlers and
customers? - answer -installing sneeze guards above the salad bar
The third compartment in a three compartment sink is for - answer -sanitizing
Why should training documentation reports be kept? - answer -they verify that training
has been completed
A correctly designed and installed three compartment sink must have which type of
backflow prevention? - answer -air gap
If found during a food safety inspection, which hazard is grounds for closing a
foodservice operation? - answer -significant lack of refrigeration
A food handler must remove what item before working with food? - answer -medical
bracelet
The only acceptable jewelry for a food handler is a - answer -plain metal ring
Mineral buildup has formed on the steam table. Which cleaning agent would best
remove it? - answer -delimer
A food handler is slicing roast beef continuously on a slicer for 6 hours. After 4 hours,
the roast beef is removed and set aside while the slicer parts are washed, rinsed, and
sanitized. The meat is then put back on the slicer to continue slicing. What is the most
serious risk of this procedure? - answer -time temperature abuse of the roast beef
Which is the best location for chemical detergents and sanitizers to be stored? - answer
-on shelves in the dishwashing area
The hair, nose, throat, and infected cuts of an average healthy person - answer -may
carry staphyloccocus
Who should the manager contact when reporting a suspected foodborne illness? -
answer -local regulatory authority
Waste water backs up into the kitchen. Who should be contacted after the regulatory
authority suspends the permit to operate? - answer -licensed plumber
, What is the first thing a person in charge should do when someone arrives at the
foodservice operation and says that they are there to conduct an inspection of the
operation? - answer -ask for identifiction
What is the reaction of the immune system to a specific food called? - answer -food
intolerance
Tabletop equipment on legs requires a clearance of at least - answer -4 inches
Shucked oysters must be - answer -purchased from an approved supplier
Which food should be stored below all others in a cooler? - answer -raw poultry
A food handler has opened a container of commercially prepared potato salad. After
how many days must the potato salad be discarded if it has been properly stored? -
answer -7
What is the correct way to clean a cutting board? - answer -wash, rinse, and sanitize
An illness caused by what pathogen must be reported to the regulatory authority? -
answer -norovirus
Which temperature is acceptable for cold storing potato salad? - answer -46 f
Cross contact is a concern with - answer -allergens in food
When prepping food for customers with a food allergy, food handlers must - answer -
wash, rinse, and sanitize cookware and utensils first
Hand antiseptics may only be used if they are - answer -approved by the fda
In order from top to bottom, how should a pan of fresh chicken breasts, fresh salmon, a
carton of broccoli, and fresh ground beef be stored on shelves in a cooler? - answer -
broccoli, fresh salmon, fresh ground beef, and fresh chicken breasts
Which sink should be used to empty mop buckets and rinse cleaning tools and
brushes? - answer -service
A food handler should recalibrate a thermometer after - answer -it falls on the floor
Sinks must be used for the correct intended purpose to prevent - answer -cross
contamination
The most effective way to prevent pest problems is by - answer -maintaining a clean
environment
