CPFS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
What does the acronym FATTOM mean? - Answer- Food: Proteins or carbohydrates
Acidity: 4.6 or above
Time 4 hours
Temperature: 41 F to 135 F
Oxygen: aerobic or anaerobic
Moisture: Aw 0.85 or higher.
What does the acronym "Fuelss" mean? - Answer- Exposed Food
Clean Utensils
Clean Equipment
Clean Linens
Unwrapped Single-Service item.
What are some factual observations that can be recorded on an inspection report? -
Answer- Failure of PIC to demonstrate knowledge
Failure of employees to report diseases or medical conditions
Nonconformance with code items.
Failure of employees to demonstrate knowledge or perform in accordance with
regulations.
Failure to provide records.
Failure to comply with Critical limits of a HACCP plan.
What are some of the conditions that allow for closure of an establishment? - Answer-
fire or flood
Extended interruption of electrical or water service
Sewage back up
Misuse of poisonous or toxic materials
Apparent foodborne illness outbreak
Gross unsanitary conditions
Other circumstances that may endanger public health.
What needs to be done if the water supply is contaminated? (Public and Well) - Answer-
If a public supply: flush and disinfect system (typically done by water provider)
If a well: Discontinue use, disinfect well, test, resume operation on good results, use
alternate water supply while well is not available.
What are the allowed uses for non-potable water? - Answer- Non-culinary purpose: fire
sprinklers, cooling nonfood equipment, air conditioning, or irrigation.
, Pipes must be identified as having non-potable water.
What are some alternative water supply sources? - Answer- Commercially bottled
drinking water from an approved source.
Closed portable water containers (exclusively potable water)
Enclosed vehicular water tank (exclusively potable water)
On-premises water storage tank.
Piping, tubing, or food grade hoses connected to an adjacent approved source with
approval of the health authority.
What are the testing requirements for a water supply that comes from a well? - Answer-
Water must be tested at least once per year and a certificate must be kept on file for
review by inspector.
What are the requirements for a mobile establishment wastewater tank? - Answer-
Water must be tested at least once per year and a certificate must be kept on file for
review by inspector.
A mobile wastewater tank must be 15% larger in capacity than the water supply tank
and be sloped to a drain with a 1 inch or larger inner diameter and a shut off valve.
When are tracking powders allowed to be used in foodservice establishments? -
Answer- Nontoxic powders like flour or talc can be used, provided there is no contact
with food, equipment, utensils, linens, other food contact material.
Not allowed in food establishments.
What are flies attracted to? - Answer- Decaying organic matter (garbage)
What are some signs of cockroaches? - Answer- Droppings that resemble ground black
pepper
May leave egg casings
What are some signs of rodents? - Answer- Droppings that look like black pellets.
Other signs include rub marks, chew marks, and nests.
Definition: PCO - Answer- Pest Control operator.
What are the three goals of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? - Answer- 1. Exclusion
(keep them out)
ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
What does the acronym FATTOM mean? - Answer- Food: Proteins or carbohydrates
Acidity: 4.6 or above
Time 4 hours
Temperature: 41 F to 135 F
Oxygen: aerobic or anaerobic
Moisture: Aw 0.85 or higher.
What does the acronym "Fuelss" mean? - Answer- Exposed Food
Clean Utensils
Clean Equipment
Clean Linens
Unwrapped Single-Service item.
What are some factual observations that can be recorded on an inspection report? -
Answer- Failure of PIC to demonstrate knowledge
Failure of employees to report diseases or medical conditions
Nonconformance with code items.
Failure of employees to demonstrate knowledge or perform in accordance with
regulations.
Failure to provide records.
Failure to comply with Critical limits of a HACCP plan.
What are some of the conditions that allow for closure of an establishment? - Answer-
fire or flood
Extended interruption of electrical or water service
Sewage back up
Misuse of poisonous or toxic materials
Apparent foodborne illness outbreak
Gross unsanitary conditions
Other circumstances that may endanger public health.
What needs to be done if the water supply is contaminated? (Public and Well) - Answer-
If a public supply: flush and disinfect system (typically done by water provider)
If a well: Discontinue use, disinfect well, test, resume operation on good results, use
alternate water supply while well is not available.
What are the allowed uses for non-potable water? - Answer- Non-culinary purpose: fire
sprinklers, cooling nonfood equipment, air conditioning, or irrigation.
, Pipes must be identified as having non-potable water.
What are some alternative water supply sources? - Answer- Commercially bottled
drinking water from an approved source.
Closed portable water containers (exclusively potable water)
Enclosed vehicular water tank (exclusively potable water)
On-premises water storage tank.
Piping, tubing, or food grade hoses connected to an adjacent approved source with
approval of the health authority.
What are the testing requirements for a water supply that comes from a well? - Answer-
Water must be tested at least once per year and a certificate must be kept on file for
review by inspector.
What are the requirements for a mobile establishment wastewater tank? - Answer-
Water must be tested at least once per year and a certificate must be kept on file for
review by inspector.
A mobile wastewater tank must be 15% larger in capacity than the water supply tank
and be sloped to a drain with a 1 inch or larger inner diameter and a shut off valve.
When are tracking powders allowed to be used in foodservice establishments? -
Answer- Nontoxic powders like flour or talc can be used, provided there is no contact
with food, equipment, utensils, linens, other food contact material.
Not allowed in food establishments.
What are flies attracted to? - Answer- Decaying organic matter (garbage)
What are some signs of cockroaches? - Answer- Droppings that resemble ground black
pepper
May leave egg casings
What are some signs of rodents? - Answer- Droppings that look like black pellets.
Other signs include rub marks, chew marks, and nests.
Definition: PCO - Answer- Pest Control operator.
What are the three goals of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)? - Answer- 1. Exclusion
(keep them out)
