Texas Food Safety Manager Test - Practice Questions and Answers 100% Verified

What is a thermocouple? a. a metal probed thermometer b. a type of single us impermeable glove c. a thermostat in a walk in cooler d. a backflow prevention device - Answer a. a metal probed thermometer it is a thermometer with a metal probe, the sensing area is the tip of the probe and the reading is given digitally commonly used to measure the temperature of thick and thin food What is the best approach to dealing with pests? a. deny pests food, water, and shelter b. deny pests access to the operation c. work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO) d. all of these - Answer d. all of these prevention is critical when dealing with pests bc once there in an infestation, it can be difficult to deal with How should a cloth used for wet wiping be stored? a. hang wet clothes in an area that prevents dripping onto contact surfaces b. store them dry and only mix with a sanitizing solution before each use c. never reuse wet wipe clothes without washing them first d. in a bucket of sanitizing solution - Answer d. in a bucket of sanitizing solutionWhich of the following is NOT considered a safe way to thaw frozen meat? a. cooking it while still frozen b. in a microwave c. in a walk in cooler d. under hot running water - Answer d. under hot running water it is not safe to thaw frozen meat with water above 70 degrees F, this is because the outside of the meat will enter the temperature danger zone while the inside will still be frozen what is the FIFO method? (first in, first out) a. washing hands before and after each task b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first c. marking packaged food items with a use-by date d. rotating food pans on a buffet line so that the food remains fresh - Answer b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first