San Diego Food
Exam Questions
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Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Who must receive training? - Answer: Food Handlers
No person shall be engaged in food handling unless ... - Answer: 1. A valid food handler training card
2. Working in an establishment under the supervision of a certified Food Safety Manager and has taken
and passed an in-house exam approved by the County of San Diego
3. Is an owner or employee who has successfully passed an approved accredited food safety certification
examination
Why do I, as a food handler, require special training? - Answer: Because if you do not understand and
do not follow the rules of food safety, you can make yourself and your customers sick.
Major causes of food borne illness - Answer: 1. Poor personal hygiene
2. Improper food holding temperatures
3. Improper cooking temperatures
4. Contaminated equipment
5. Foods from unsafe sources
What makes people sick from food? - Answer: Food can make people sick because of several types of
germs, also known as pathogens. Ex: Hepatitis A
What are germs, toxins, and chemicals? - Answer: - Germs (Pathogens): Are very small organisms, that
when consumed, can make you very sick. A microscope is needed to see these living organisms.
- Toxins: Are poisons produced by bacteria. Toxins are not living organisms and are hard to destroy
- Chemicals: Are substances that can be dangerous if eaten. They are often found in cleansers, bleaches,
sanitizing agents, and insecticides.
What are the toxins in food that make people sick? - Answer: Since some food already has bacteria in it,
you must keep the bacteria from growing and making toxins. To prevent bacteria from growing, always
keep food at safe temperatures by keeping cold food cold (41 F or below) and hot foods hot (135 F or
higher).
Exam Questions
and Complete
Solutions Graded
A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, Who must receive training? - Answer: Food Handlers
No person shall be engaged in food handling unless ... - Answer: 1. A valid food handler training card
2. Working in an establishment under the supervision of a certified Food Safety Manager and has taken
and passed an in-house exam approved by the County of San Diego
3. Is an owner or employee who has successfully passed an approved accredited food safety certification
examination
Why do I, as a food handler, require special training? - Answer: Because if you do not understand and
do not follow the rules of food safety, you can make yourself and your customers sick.
Major causes of food borne illness - Answer: 1. Poor personal hygiene
2. Improper food holding temperatures
3. Improper cooking temperatures
4. Contaminated equipment
5. Foods from unsafe sources
What makes people sick from food? - Answer: Food can make people sick because of several types of
germs, also known as pathogens. Ex: Hepatitis A
What are germs, toxins, and chemicals? - Answer: - Germs (Pathogens): Are very small organisms, that
when consumed, can make you very sick. A microscope is needed to see these living organisms.
- Toxins: Are poisons produced by bacteria. Toxins are not living organisms and are hard to destroy
- Chemicals: Are substances that can be dangerous if eaten. They are often found in cleansers, bleaches,
sanitizing agents, and insecticides.
What are the toxins in food that make people sick? - Answer: Since some food already has bacteria in it,
you must keep the bacteria from growing and making toxins. To prevent bacteria from growing, always
keep food at safe temperatures by keeping cold food cold (41 F or below) and hot foods hot (135 F or
higher).
