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SERVSAFE CHEAT SHEET 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. In a handwashing station, these are required - correct answer -
hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels or air dryer,
garbage container, and signage
2. Water can come from: - correct answer -approved public water
mains, private water sources that are regularly
tested/maintained, closed portable water containers, and water
transport vehicles
3. Cross-Connection - correct answer -physical link between safe
water and dirty, which can cause backflow
4. Backflow can be prevented by the use of: - correct answer -Air
gaps and vacuum breakers
5. Lux is the measurement of: - correct answer -lighting intensity
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6. The first step in Pest Prevention - correct answer -deny pests
access to the operation
7. The second step in Pest Prevention - correct answer -deny
pests food, water, and shelter
8. The third step in Pest Prevention - correct answer -work with a
licensed pest control operator
9. This person alone can apply pesticides in a facility - correct
answer -Pest control operator
10. Cleaning - correct answer -removing food and other dirt from
a surface
11. Sanitizing - correct answer -reduces pathogens on the
surface to safe levels
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12. Heat Sanitizing - correct answer -In the three compartment
sink, the water must reach 171 degrees Fahrenheit but in a
dishwasher it must reach at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit
13. Chemical Sanitizing - correct answer -Using chlorine, iodine,
and quats to sanitize something
14. Chlorine must remain in contact for _____ to be effective. -
correct answer -at least 7 seconds
15. Iodine and quats must remain in contact for ____ to be
effective. - correct answer -at least 30 seconds
16. Sanitizer effectiveness is determined by: - correct answer -
Concentration, temperature, contact time, water hardness, and
pH
17. The first step in cleaning and sanitizing equipment is to
_____. - correct answer -unplug the equipment
SERVSAFE CHEAT SHEET 2025 BRAND
NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
1. In a handwashing station, these are required - correct answer -
hot and cold running water, soap, paper towels or air dryer,
garbage container, and signage
2. Water can come from: - correct answer -approved public water
mains, private water sources that are regularly
tested/maintained, closed portable water containers, and water
transport vehicles
3. Cross-Connection - correct answer -physical link between safe
water and dirty, which can cause backflow
4. Backflow can be prevented by the use of: - correct answer -Air
gaps and vacuum breakers
5. Lux is the measurement of: - correct answer -lighting intensity
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6. The first step in Pest Prevention - correct answer -deny pests
access to the operation
7. The second step in Pest Prevention - correct answer -deny
pests food, water, and shelter
8. The third step in Pest Prevention - correct answer -work with a
licensed pest control operator
9. This person alone can apply pesticides in a facility - correct
answer -Pest control operator
10. Cleaning - correct answer -removing food and other dirt from
a surface
11. Sanitizing - correct answer -reduces pathogens on the
surface to safe levels
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12. Heat Sanitizing - correct answer -In the three compartment
sink, the water must reach 171 degrees Fahrenheit but in a
dishwasher it must reach at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit
13. Chemical Sanitizing - correct answer -Using chlorine, iodine,
and quats to sanitize something
14. Chlorine must remain in contact for _____ to be effective. -
correct answer -at least 7 seconds
15. Iodine and quats must remain in contact for ____ to be
effective. - correct answer -at least 30 seconds
16. Sanitizer effectiveness is determined by: - correct answer -
Concentration, temperature, contact time, water hardness, and
pH
17. The first step in cleaning and sanitizing equipment is to
_____. - correct answer -unplug the equipment
