Food Handler Exam Questions &
Answers
1. The water in the wash sink of a three- compartment sink must be at least what
temperature ? - ANSWER-110 F ( 43 ° C )
Eating soup that has been time - temperature abused can result in - ANSWER-
foodborne illnesses .
A customer orders a ham sandwich with lettuce , tomatoes , and mustard on whole
wheat bread . Which food in the sandwich is considered a common food allergen ? -
ANSWER-Wheat bread
Chopping lettuce on the same cutting board used for slicing raw beef is an example of -
ANSWER-cross - contamination
How should a thermometer be dried after washing , rinsing , and sanitizing it ? -
ANSWER-By air - drying it
What is the proper cooking temperature for barbecued chicken that is being prepared at
an outdoor event ? - ANSWER-165 ° F ( 74 ° C )
How can an operation prevent cross- contamination in self - service areas ? -
ANSWER-Place food under sneeze guards .
Removing an apron before using the restroom is an example of - ANSWER-practicing
good personal hygiene .
A food handler notices that a cutting surface has food bits dried onto it and runs it
through the dishwasher . This is an example of - ANSWER-cleaning and sanitizing
surfaces the right way
When should hand antiseptics be used ? - ANSWER-After handwashing
What food items need time and temperature control for safety ? - ANSWER-Cut
tomatoes
Which food is stored correctly ? - ANSWER-Boxes of rice stored 8 inches ( 20
centimeters ) off the floor , away from the wall
Answers
1. The water in the wash sink of a three- compartment sink must be at least what
temperature ? - ANSWER-110 F ( 43 ° C )
Eating soup that has been time - temperature abused can result in - ANSWER-
foodborne illnesses .
A customer orders a ham sandwich with lettuce , tomatoes , and mustard on whole
wheat bread . Which food in the sandwich is considered a common food allergen ? -
ANSWER-Wheat bread
Chopping lettuce on the same cutting board used for slicing raw beef is an example of -
ANSWER-cross - contamination
How should a thermometer be dried after washing , rinsing , and sanitizing it ? -
ANSWER-By air - drying it
What is the proper cooking temperature for barbecued chicken that is being prepared at
an outdoor event ? - ANSWER-165 ° F ( 74 ° C )
How can an operation prevent cross- contamination in self - service areas ? -
ANSWER-Place food under sneeze guards .
Removing an apron before using the restroom is an example of - ANSWER-practicing
good personal hygiene .
A food handler notices that a cutting surface has food bits dried onto it and runs it
through the dishwasher . This is an example of - ANSWER-cleaning and sanitizing
surfaces the right way
When should hand antiseptics be used ? - ANSWER-After handwashing
What food items need time and temperature control for safety ? - ANSWER-Cut
tomatoes
Which food is stored correctly ? - ANSWER-Boxes of rice stored 8 inches ( 20
centimeters ) off the floor , away from the wall
