ServSafe Manager Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
what should you do when taking a food order from customers who have concerns about food allergies -
CORRECT ANSWER-Describe each menu item to the customer who ask, including any "secret"
ingredients
What temperature should the water be for manual dishwashing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be at least
110 F
A food handler just finished storing a dry food delivery, which step was done correctly? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stored food away from the wall
What should be done with food that has been handled by a food handler who has been restricted or
excluded from the operation due to illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Throw it out
Single use gloves are not required when - CORRECT ANSWER-Washing product
What should a food handler do to make gloves easier to put on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Select the right size
gloves
What should food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wash
hands
What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-Do not re-serve uneaten
bread
What does the L stand for in the FDA'S ALERT tool? - CORRECT ANSWER-Look
What is the minimum internal cooking temp for chicken breasts? - CORRECT ANSWER-165°F (74 °C) for
15 seconds
, What factors influence the effectiveness of a chemical sanitizer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Concentration,temperature,contact time, pH and water hardness.
Ready to eat TCS foods prepped in house must be date marked if it is held for more than how many
hours? - CORRECT ANSWER-24 Hours
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a veal chop? - CORRECT ANSWER-135°F(57 °C)
Why should food temperature be taken in 2 different locations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Temperature may
vary in the food
What causes Preschool age children to be at risk for foodborne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Their
immune systems are not strong
How should staff make sure the chemical sanitizer being used on a food prep surface is at the correct
strength? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a test kit to check the sanitizers concentration when mixing it
When can a glass thermometers be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-When enclosed in a shatter proof casing
A tuna salad removed from the cooler at 9 am and put out for a buffet at 11 am. By what time must the
tuna salad be served or thrown out? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 p,
What practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing foodborne illness? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Purchasing food from approved , reputable suppliers
What should a server do after clearing a table? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wash hands
What must food handlers do when handling ready to eat food? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wear single use
gloves
What is the first step in developing a HACCP plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Conduct a hazard analysis
Answers
what should you do when taking a food order from customers who have concerns about food allergies -
CORRECT ANSWER-Describe each menu item to the customer who ask, including any "secret"
ingredients
What temperature should the water be for manual dishwashing? - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be at least
110 F
A food handler just finished storing a dry food delivery, which step was done correctly? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Stored food away from the wall
What should be done with food that has been handled by a food handler who has been restricted or
excluded from the operation due to illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Throw it out
Single use gloves are not required when - CORRECT ANSWER-Washing product
What should a food handler do to make gloves easier to put on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Select the right size
gloves
What should food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wash
hands
What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-Do not re-serve uneaten
bread
What does the L stand for in the FDA'S ALERT tool? - CORRECT ANSWER-Look
What is the minimum internal cooking temp for chicken breasts? - CORRECT ANSWER-165°F (74 °C) for
15 seconds
, What factors influence the effectiveness of a chemical sanitizer? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Concentration,temperature,contact time, pH and water hardness.
Ready to eat TCS foods prepped in house must be date marked if it is held for more than how many
hours? - CORRECT ANSWER-24 Hours
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a veal chop? - CORRECT ANSWER-135°F(57 °C)
Why should food temperature be taken in 2 different locations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Temperature may
vary in the food
What causes Preschool age children to be at risk for foodborne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER-Their
immune systems are not strong
How should staff make sure the chemical sanitizer being used on a food prep surface is at the correct
strength? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a test kit to check the sanitizers concentration when mixing it
When can a glass thermometers be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-When enclosed in a shatter proof casing
A tuna salad removed from the cooler at 9 am and put out for a buffet at 11 am. By what time must the
tuna salad be served or thrown out? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 p,
What practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing foodborne illness? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Purchasing food from approved , reputable suppliers
What should a server do after clearing a table? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wash hands
What must food handlers do when handling ready to eat food? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wear single use
gloves
What is the first step in developing a HACCP plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Conduct a hazard analysis
