PUBLIX DELI MANAGEMENT TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATES 2025-2026 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
What does MSDS stand for? And what is Publix's variant of it? - ANSWER-Material
Safety Data Sheet; SDS
What does "PPE" stand for? - ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment
What is one of the most important things as managers to do? - ANSWER-Drive
sales
What is the 3-foot rule? - ANSWER-The requirement to store products at least 3
feet from the building when stored outside and leave a 3-foot pathway
What is the 4-inch rule? - ANSWER-The requirement to keep 4 inches between
items and the wall
What is the 6-inch rule? - ANSWER-The requirement that storage of products must
be at least 6 inches off of the floor
,What is the acceptable range for Q-San? - ANSWER-150-400
What is the difference between merchandise and an ingredient? - ANSWER-
Merchandise comes in ready to be sold, and ingredient is something that requires
preparation before selling
What cheese uses sheep's milk? - ANSWER-Spanish Manchego
What is the proper order of dropping mix chicken? - ANSWER-Thighs, breasts,
legs, wings
What is the serving side of baked potato salad? - ANSWER-2/3 cup
What is the serving size on southern style, home style, and macaroni salads? -
ANSWER-3/4 cup
What is the shelf life of grab and go products? - ANSWER-2 days
What is the spiky piece that holds the meat against the blade on the slider called?
- ANSWER-Food pusher
What is the first thing you do when opening the deli? - ANSWER-Turn on the lights
and check for special orders
, What turns Publix hickory smoked turkey pink? - ANSWER-Sodium nitrate
When making ham gang sandwiches, what is the order you place it on the bread?
- ANSWER-Green leaf, ham, yellow American cheese
When making Publix Cuban gang sandwiches, what is the order you place it on the
bread? - ANSWER-Sweet ham, mayo/mustard, Spanish pork, pickles, Swiss
How many days does a Meat & Cheese platter get? - ANSWER-2 days
Which of the following gets 2 days?
A.) Sub Selection Platter
B.) Wrap Variety Platter
C.) All American Platter - ANSWER-C.) All American Platter
How many days does a Publix Turkey Ringleader get? - ANSWER-1 day
Where do you look for info on Cubanites? - ANSWER-Deli Platter Guide
What two chemicals can’t be combined? (Can/ will cause permanent lung
damage) - ANSWER-Block Whitener and Q San
What chemical is kept separate from everything else? - ANSWER-Block whitener
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATES 2025-2026 (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
ALREADY GRADED A+
What does MSDS stand for? And what is Publix's variant of it? - ANSWER-Material
Safety Data Sheet; SDS
What does "PPE" stand for? - ANSWER-Personal Protective Equipment
What is one of the most important things as managers to do? - ANSWER-Drive
sales
What is the 3-foot rule? - ANSWER-The requirement to store products at least 3
feet from the building when stored outside and leave a 3-foot pathway
What is the 4-inch rule? - ANSWER-The requirement to keep 4 inches between
items and the wall
What is the 6-inch rule? - ANSWER-The requirement that storage of products must
be at least 6 inches off of the floor
,What is the acceptable range for Q-San? - ANSWER-150-400
What is the difference between merchandise and an ingredient? - ANSWER-
Merchandise comes in ready to be sold, and ingredient is something that requires
preparation before selling
What cheese uses sheep's milk? - ANSWER-Spanish Manchego
What is the proper order of dropping mix chicken? - ANSWER-Thighs, breasts,
legs, wings
What is the serving side of baked potato salad? - ANSWER-2/3 cup
What is the serving size on southern style, home style, and macaroni salads? -
ANSWER-3/4 cup
What is the shelf life of grab and go products? - ANSWER-2 days
What is the spiky piece that holds the meat against the blade on the slider called?
- ANSWER-Food pusher
What is the first thing you do when opening the deli? - ANSWER-Turn on the lights
and check for special orders
, What turns Publix hickory smoked turkey pink? - ANSWER-Sodium nitrate
When making ham gang sandwiches, what is the order you place it on the bread?
- ANSWER-Green leaf, ham, yellow American cheese
When making Publix Cuban gang sandwiches, what is the order you place it on the
bread? - ANSWER-Sweet ham, mayo/mustard, Spanish pork, pickles, Swiss
How many days does a Meat & Cheese platter get? - ANSWER-2 days
Which of the following gets 2 days?
A.) Sub Selection Platter
B.) Wrap Variety Platter
C.) All American Platter - ANSWER-C.) All American Platter
How many days does a Publix Turkey Ringleader get? - ANSWER-1 day
Where do you look for info on Cubanites? - ANSWER-Deli Platter Guide
What two chemicals can’t be combined? (Can/ will cause permanent lung
damage) - ANSWER-Block Whitener and Q San
What chemical is kept separate from everything else? - ANSWER-Block whitener
