State Food Safety Comprehensive
Exam With Correct Questions and
Answers 2025/2026
A Food Worker at a bar was diagnosed with E. Coli and has not shown symptoms for a
couple of days. What must her manager do?
A) Restrict until Regulatory approval is obtained
B) Exclude until Regulatory approbal is obtained
C) Allow the worker to resume her normal duties
D) Require her to wear single-used gloves at all times -correct answerA) Restrict until
Regulartory approval is obtained
A large container of potato salad has been removed from cold holding at the correct
temperature. How long can the food be safely held without temperature control, as long
as it does not exceed 70°F (21°C)?
a. One hour
b. Two hours
c. Four hours
d. Six hours -correct answerd. Six Hours
To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above the floor should equipment be
raised?
a. 2 inches (5 cm)
b. 4 inches (10 cm)
c. 6 inches (15 cm)
d. 8 inches (20 cm) -correct answerc. 6 inches (15 cm)
, At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be raised if it is not sealed to the
counter?
a. 2 inches (5 cm)
b. 4 inches (10 cm)
c. 6 inches (15 cm)
d. 8 inches (20 cm) -correct answerb. 4 inches (10 cm)
Which symptom is a food worker required to report to his manager?
a. A sore throat
b. Stomach cramps
c. Sensitivity to light
d. An infected wound -correct answerd. An infected wound
A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a casserole. Where must the
thermometer be placed when measuring this cooking temperature?
a. In the middle of the casserole
b. On the top of the food surface
c. In several areas of the casserole
d. On the edge of the casserole dish -correct answerc. In several areas of the
casserole
What is a sign of a cockroach infestation?
a. Gnaw marks
b. Nesting materials
c. Strong oily smells
d. Strong smell of ammonia -correct answerc. Strong oily smells
Where can utensils be stored?
a. Restrooms
b. Locker rooms
c. Mechanical rooms
d. Food preparation areas -correct answerd. Food preperation areas
Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager report to the regulatory authority?
a. Giardia
b. Shigella
c. Campylobacter
d. Listeria monocytogenes -correct answerb. Shigella
A food worker is preparing eggs that will be hot held for service. What is the minimum
internal temperature the eggs must reach for at least 15 seconds?
a. 135°F (57°C)
b. 145°F (63°C)
c. 155°F (68°C)
d. 165°F (74°C) -correct answerc. 155°F (68°C)
Exam With Correct Questions and
Answers 2025/2026
A Food Worker at a bar was diagnosed with E. Coli and has not shown symptoms for a
couple of days. What must her manager do?
A) Restrict until Regulatory approval is obtained
B) Exclude until Regulatory approbal is obtained
C) Allow the worker to resume her normal duties
D) Require her to wear single-used gloves at all times -correct answerA) Restrict until
Regulartory approval is obtained
A large container of potato salad has been removed from cold holding at the correct
temperature. How long can the food be safely held without temperature control, as long
as it does not exceed 70°F (21°C)?
a. One hour
b. Two hours
c. Four hours
d. Six hours -correct answerd. Six Hours
To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above the floor should equipment be
raised?
a. 2 inches (5 cm)
b. 4 inches (10 cm)
c. 6 inches (15 cm)
d. 8 inches (20 cm) -correct answerc. 6 inches (15 cm)
, At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be raised if it is not sealed to the
counter?
a. 2 inches (5 cm)
b. 4 inches (10 cm)
c. 6 inches (15 cm)
d. 8 inches (20 cm) -correct answerb. 4 inches (10 cm)
Which symptom is a food worker required to report to his manager?
a. A sore throat
b. Stomach cramps
c. Sensitivity to light
d. An infected wound -correct answerd. An infected wound
A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a casserole. Where must the
thermometer be placed when measuring this cooking temperature?
a. In the middle of the casserole
b. On the top of the food surface
c. In several areas of the casserole
d. On the edge of the casserole dish -correct answerc. In several areas of the
casserole
What is a sign of a cockroach infestation?
a. Gnaw marks
b. Nesting materials
c. Strong oily smells
d. Strong smell of ammonia -correct answerc. Strong oily smells
Where can utensils be stored?
a. Restrooms
b. Locker rooms
c. Mechanical rooms
d. Food preparation areas -correct answerd. Food preperation areas
Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager report to the regulatory authority?
a. Giardia
b. Shigella
c. Campylobacter
d. Listeria monocytogenes -correct answerb. Shigella
A food worker is preparing eggs that will be hot held for service. What is the minimum
internal temperature the eggs must reach for at least 15 seconds?
a. 135°F (57°C)
b. 145°F (63°C)
c. 155°F (68°C)
d. 165°F (74°C) -correct answerc. 155°F (68°C)
