Servsafe Food Protection Manager Exam
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Questions and CORRECT Answers
To prevent deliberate contamination of food, a manager should know who is in his facility,
monitor the security of products, keep information related to food security on file, and know ___
- CORRECT ANSWER - who to contact about suspicious activities
Which type of thermometer can read temperature without the item's surface? - CORRECT
ANSWER - infrared
The 5 common mistakes that can lead to food borne illness are failing to cook food adequately,
holding food at incorrect temperatures, using contaminated equipment, practicing poor personal
hygiene, and ___ - CORRECT ANSWER - purchasing food from unsafe sources
Which group of individuals has a higher risk of food borne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER -
elderly people
What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely work with food? - CORRECT
ANSWER - bandage the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove
Where should staff members eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum? - CORRECT ANSWER - in
designated areas
What food safety practice can prevent cross-contact? - CORRECT ANSWER - washing,
rinsing, and sanitizing utensils before each use
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for rice that is hot-held for service? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 135F (57C)
,What task requires food handlers to wash their hands before and after doing it? - CORRECT
ANSWER - handling raw meat, poultry, and seafood
When can a food handler with a sore throat and a fever return to work with or around food? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a written medical release is provided
How should the temperature of a shipment of cottage cheese be taken when it arrives at an
operation? - CORRECT ANSWER - place the thermometer stem into an opened container
What is the most likely cause of wheezing and hives? - CORRECT ANSWER - food allergies
What is the purpose of setting a critical limit in the cooking process of TCS food? - CORRECT
ANSWER - reduce hazards to safe levels
Ciguatera toxin is commonly found in - CORRECT ANSWER - amberjack
What method should never be used to thaw food? - CORRECT ANSWER - place the item on
a prep counter
What food item does the FDA advise against offering on a children's menu? - CORRECT
ANSWER - rare cheeseburgers
Where should ground fish be stored in a cooler? - CORRECT ANSWER - below pork roasts
Which food may be re-served to customers? - CORRECT ANSWER - unopened pre-packaged
food
What is the final step in cleaning and sanitizing a prep table? - CORRECT ANSWER -
allowing the surface to air dry
, Hot TCS food can be held without temperature control for a maximum of - CORRECT
ANSWER - 4 hours
What organization requires Material Safety Data Sheets? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
When should a shipment of fresh chicken be rejected? - CORRECT ANSWER - the receiving
temperature is 50F (10C)
What should a foodservice operator do when responding to a food borne illness outbreak? -
CORRECT ANSWER - segregate the product
When should food handlers who spend an entire shift forming hamburger patties change their
gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER - when the gloves are dirty or torn
Parasites are commonly associated with - CORRECT ANSWER - seafood
What item is considered acceptable work attire for a food handler? - CORRECT ANSWER -
plain-band ring
What should foodservice operators do to prevent customer illness from Shigella? - CORRECT
ANSWER - control flies inside and outside the operation
Food that is partially cooked and then finished just before service must be heated to what
temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - 165F (74C) for 15 seconds
Which of the following is a TCS food? - CORRECT ANSWER - baked potato
What type of thermometer should be used to check the internal temperature of a beef roast? -
CORRECT ANSWER - penetration
Review UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
To prevent deliberate contamination of food, a manager should know who is in his facility,
monitor the security of products, keep information related to food security on file, and know ___
- CORRECT ANSWER - who to contact about suspicious activities
Which type of thermometer can read temperature without the item's surface? - CORRECT
ANSWER - infrared
The 5 common mistakes that can lead to food borne illness are failing to cook food adequately,
holding food at incorrect temperatures, using contaminated equipment, practicing poor personal
hygiene, and ___ - CORRECT ANSWER - purchasing food from unsafe sources
Which group of individuals has a higher risk of food borne illness? - CORRECT ANSWER -
elderly people
What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely work with food? - CORRECT
ANSWER - bandage the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove
Where should staff members eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum? - CORRECT ANSWER - in
designated areas
What food safety practice can prevent cross-contact? - CORRECT ANSWER - washing,
rinsing, and sanitizing utensils before each use
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for rice that is hot-held for service? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 135F (57C)
,What task requires food handlers to wash their hands before and after doing it? - CORRECT
ANSWER - handling raw meat, poultry, and seafood
When can a food handler with a sore throat and a fever return to work with or around food? -
CORRECT ANSWER - a written medical release is provided
How should the temperature of a shipment of cottage cheese be taken when it arrives at an
operation? - CORRECT ANSWER - place the thermometer stem into an opened container
What is the most likely cause of wheezing and hives? - CORRECT ANSWER - food allergies
What is the purpose of setting a critical limit in the cooking process of TCS food? - CORRECT
ANSWER - reduce hazards to safe levels
Ciguatera toxin is commonly found in - CORRECT ANSWER - amberjack
What method should never be used to thaw food? - CORRECT ANSWER - place the item on
a prep counter
What food item does the FDA advise against offering on a children's menu? - CORRECT
ANSWER - rare cheeseburgers
Where should ground fish be stored in a cooler? - CORRECT ANSWER - below pork roasts
Which food may be re-served to customers? - CORRECT ANSWER - unopened pre-packaged
food
What is the final step in cleaning and sanitizing a prep table? - CORRECT ANSWER -
allowing the surface to air dry
, Hot TCS food can be held without temperature control for a maximum of - CORRECT
ANSWER - 4 hours
What organization requires Material Safety Data Sheets? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
When should a shipment of fresh chicken be rejected? - CORRECT ANSWER - the receiving
temperature is 50F (10C)
What should a foodservice operator do when responding to a food borne illness outbreak? -
CORRECT ANSWER - segregate the product
When should food handlers who spend an entire shift forming hamburger patties change their
gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER - when the gloves are dirty or torn
Parasites are commonly associated with - CORRECT ANSWER - seafood
What item is considered acceptable work attire for a food handler? - CORRECT ANSWER -
plain-band ring
What should foodservice operators do to prevent customer illness from Shigella? - CORRECT
ANSWER - control flies inside and outside the operation
Food that is partially cooked and then finished just before service must be heated to what
temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER - 165F (74C) for 15 seconds
Which of the following is a TCS food? - CORRECT ANSWER - baked potato
What type of thermometer should be used to check the internal temperature of a beef roast? -
CORRECT ANSWER - penetration
