AAA FOOD HANDLERS LICENSE TEST QUESTIONS
Potentially Hazardous foods - Answers- any food that supports the rapid growth of
microorganisms
Three thermometers used for measuring food temperature - Answers- Bi-metallic stem
(0-220), thermocouple, thermistor(digital)
Raw Shell Eggs Temperature - Answers- 45 F
Smoked Fish Temperature - Answers- 38 F or below because of the bacteria
Clostridium botulinum
All Refrigerated Food except eggs/smoked fish Temperature - Answers- 41 F or below
Reasons Canned Products Must be Rejected - Answers- dents in seams, swelling,
severe rust, leakage or no label. Home-canned foods are unacceptable
Vacuum Packaging of any food product in retail food establishment is - Answers-
Prohibited by law unless special authorization is obtained through the Department of
Health
FIFO - Answers- First In First Out- used to implement date products
All Food must be stored at least - Answers- 6 inches off the floor
To Prevent Cross Contamination - Answers- raw food must be placed under cooked
food
Food for storage must be covered and stored in - Answers- Vermin-proof containers
The Three Main Food Hazards - Answers- physical, chemical, biological
Physical Hazards - Answers- glass fragments, metal etc.
Chemical Hazards - Answers- pesticide, cleaning agents, prescription medicine
Biological Hazards - Answers- bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi
Pathogenic bacteria - Answers- no change in appearance, taste or smell
4 phases of bacteria growth - Answers- Lag, Log, Stationary and Death
the most rapid growth of bacteria - Answers- Log phase
Potentially Hazardous foods - Answers- any food that supports the rapid growth of
microorganisms
Three thermometers used for measuring food temperature - Answers- Bi-metallic stem
(0-220), thermocouple, thermistor(digital)
Raw Shell Eggs Temperature - Answers- 45 F
Smoked Fish Temperature - Answers- 38 F or below because of the bacteria
Clostridium botulinum
All Refrigerated Food except eggs/smoked fish Temperature - Answers- 41 F or below
Reasons Canned Products Must be Rejected - Answers- dents in seams, swelling,
severe rust, leakage or no label. Home-canned foods are unacceptable
Vacuum Packaging of any food product in retail food establishment is - Answers-
Prohibited by law unless special authorization is obtained through the Department of
Health
FIFO - Answers- First In First Out- used to implement date products
All Food must be stored at least - Answers- 6 inches off the floor
To Prevent Cross Contamination - Answers- raw food must be placed under cooked
food
Food for storage must be covered and stored in - Answers- Vermin-proof containers
The Three Main Food Hazards - Answers- physical, chemical, biological
Physical Hazards - Answers- glass fragments, metal etc.
Chemical Hazards - Answers- pesticide, cleaning agents, prescription medicine
Biological Hazards - Answers- bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi
Pathogenic bacteria - Answers- no change in appearance, taste or smell
4 phases of bacteria growth - Answers- Lag, Log, Stationary and Death
the most rapid growth of bacteria - Answers- Log phase
