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1. foodborne illness a disease transmitted to people by food
2. An illness is con- • atleast 2 people have the same symptoms after eating the same food
sidered an out- • an investigation is conducted by state and local regulatory authorities
break when... • outbreak is confirmed by a labratory analysis
3. how many peo- millions
ple get sick from
unsafe foods a
year
4. What is the first • Time (pressure to work quicky can make it hard to take the time to follow food
challenge opera- safety practices)
tions have when
it
comes to food
safety and why?
5. What is the Language and Culture (Your staff may speak a different language than you do.
second challenge This can make it difficult to communicate. Cultural differences can also influence
operations have how food handlers view food safety.
when it comes to
food safety and
why?
6. What is the third Literacy and Education (Staff often have different levels of education. This makes
challenge opera- it more challenging to teach them food safety.
tions have when
it
comes to food
safety and why?
7.
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What is the Pathogens (Illness-causing microorganisms are more frequently found on types
fourth challenge of food that once were considered safe.)
operations have
when it comes to
food safety and
why?
8. What is the fifth Unapproved suppliers ( Food that is recieved from suppliers that are not practicing
challenge opera- food safety can cause a foodborne-illness outbreak.)
tions have when
it comes to food
safety and why?
9. What is the sixth High-risk customers (the number of customers at high risk for getting a food-
challenge opera- borne illness is increasing. An example of this is the growing elderly population.)
tions have when
it comes to food
safety?
10. What is the sev- Staff turnover (training new staff leaves less time for food safety training)
enth challenge
operations have
when it comes to
food safety?
11. What is the cost One outbreak can cost an operation thousands of dollars, and it can result in
of foodborne ill- closure.
nesses?
12. What are the •loss of customers and sales
costs of food- •loss of reputation
borne illnesses to •negative media exposure
an operation? •lowered staff morale
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•lawsuits and legal fees
•staff missing work
•increased insurance premiums
•staff retraining
13. What are the cost •lost work
of foodborne ill- •medical costs and long-term disablity
nesses to the vic- •death
tim?
14. What is unsafe contamination (the presence of harmful substances in food)
food usually the
result of?
15. what is a way recognize the contaminants that can make food unsafe (pathogens, chemicals,
to prevent food- physical objects, and certain unsafe practices in your operation)
borne illnesses?
16. How many cate- 3
gories are cont-
aminants divided
into?
17. What is the first Biological (Pathogens are the greatest threat to food safety. They include certain
category of cont- viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Some plants, mushrooms, and seafood that
aminants carry harmful toxins (poisons) are also included im this group.) This category is
responsible for most foodborne illnesses.
18. What is the sec- Chemical (Foodservice chemicals can contaminate food if they are used incorrect-
ond category of ly. Chemical contaminates may include cleaners, sanitizers, and polishes.)
contaminants?
19.
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What is the third Physical (Foreign objects such as metal shavings, staples, and bandages can get
category of cont- into the food. So can glass, dirt, and even bag ties. Naturally occuring objects,
aminants? such as fish bones in fillets, are another example.)
20. What are the •Purchasing food from unsafe sources
five most com- •Failing to cook food correctly
mom food-han- •Holding food at incorrect temperatures
dling mistakes, •Using contaminated equipment
or risk factors, •Practicing poor personal hygiene
that can cause
a foodborne ill-
ness?
21. What is the first Time-temperature abuse (Food has been time-temperature abused when it has
of the four main stayed too long at temperatures that are good for the growth of pathogens which
factors that 4 of can result in foodborne illnesses. This an happen in many ways such as:
the 5 risk factors • food is not held or stored at the correct temperatures
or mistakes are • food is not cooked or reheated enough to kill pathogens
related to? •food is not cooled correctly)
22. What is the sec- Cross-Contamination ( This is when pathogens can be transferred from one
ond of the four surface to another. It can cause a foodborne illness in many ways such as:
main factors that • contaminated ingredients are added to food that recieves no further cooking
4 of the 5 risk fac- •Ready-to-eat food touches contaminated surfaces
tors or mistakes •Contaminated food touches or drips fluids onto cooked or ready-to-eat food
are related to? •A food handler touches contaminated food and then touches ready-to-eat food
•contaminated cleaning cloths touch food-contact surfaces)
23. What is the third Poor Personal Hygiene ( Actions that food handlers do that cause foodborne
of the 4 main fac- illnesses include:
tors that 4 of the • fail to wash their hands correctly after using the restroom
5 risk factors or •cough or sneeze on food
Servsafe Manager Exam
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(BRAND NEW VERSION)
1. foodborne illness a disease transmitted to people by food
2. An illness is con- • atleast 2 people have the same symptoms after eating the same food
sidered an out- • an investigation is conducted by state and local regulatory authorities
break when... • outbreak is confirmed by a labratory analysis
3. how many peo- millions
ple get sick from
unsafe foods a
year
4. What is the first • Time (pressure to work quicky can make it hard to take the time to follow food
challenge opera- safety practices)
tions have when
it
comes to food
safety and why?
5. What is the Language and Culture (Your staff may speak a different language than you do.
second challenge This can make it difficult to communicate. Cultural differences can also influence
operations have how food handlers view food safety.
when it comes to
food safety and
why?
6. What is the third Literacy and Education (Staff often have different levels of education. This makes
challenge opera- it more challenging to teach them food safety.
tions have when
it
comes to food
safety and why?
7.
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What is the Pathogens (Illness-causing microorganisms are more frequently found on types
fourth challenge of food that once were considered safe.)
operations have
when it comes to
food safety and
why?
8. What is the fifth Unapproved suppliers ( Food that is recieved from suppliers that are not practicing
challenge opera- food safety can cause a foodborne-illness outbreak.)
tions have when
it comes to food
safety and why?
9. What is the sixth High-risk customers (the number of customers at high risk for getting a food-
challenge opera- borne illness is increasing. An example of this is the growing elderly population.)
tions have when
it comes to food
safety?
10. What is the sev- Staff turnover (training new staff leaves less time for food safety training)
enth challenge
operations have
when it comes to
food safety?
11. What is the cost One outbreak can cost an operation thousands of dollars, and it can result in
of foodborne ill- closure.
nesses?
12. What are the •loss of customers and sales
costs of food- •loss of reputation
borne illnesses to •negative media exposure
an operation? •lowered staff morale
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•lawsuits and legal fees
•staff missing work
•increased insurance premiums
•staff retraining
13. What are the cost •lost work
of foodborne ill- •medical costs and long-term disablity
nesses to the vic- •death
tim?
14. What is unsafe contamination (the presence of harmful substances in food)
food usually the
result of?
15. what is a way recognize the contaminants that can make food unsafe (pathogens, chemicals,
to prevent food- physical objects, and certain unsafe practices in your operation)
borne illnesses?
16. How many cate- 3
gories are cont-
aminants divided
into?
17. What is the first Biological (Pathogens are the greatest threat to food safety. They include certain
category of cont- viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Some plants, mushrooms, and seafood that
aminants carry harmful toxins (poisons) are also included im this group.) This category is
responsible for most foodborne illnesses.
18. What is the sec- Chemical (Foodservice chemicals can contaminate food if they are used incorrect-
ond category of ly. Chemical contaminates may include cleaners, sanitizers, and polishes.)
contaminants?
19.
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What is the third Physical (Foreign objects such as metal shavings, staples, and bandages can get
category of cont- into the food. So can glass, dirt, and even bag ties. Naturally occuring objects,
aminants? such as fish bones in fillets, are another example.)
20. What are the •Purchasing food from unsafe sources
five most com- •Failing to cook food correctly
mom food-han- •Holding food at incorrect temperatures
dling mistakes, •Using contaminated equipment
or risk factors, •Practicing poor personal hygiene
that can cause
a foodborne ill-
ness?
21. What is the first Time-temperature abuse (Food has been time-temperature abused when it has
of the four main stayed too long at temperatures that are good for the growth of pathogens which
factors that 4 of can result in foodborne illnesses. This an happen in many ways such as:
the 5 risk factors • food is not held or stored at the correct temperatures
or mistakes are • food is not cooked or reheated enough to kill pathogens
related to? •food is not cooled correctly)
22. What is the sec- Cross-Contamination ( This is when pathogens can be transferred from one
ond of the four surface to another. It can cause a foodborne illness in many ways such as:
main factors that • contaminated ingredients are added to food that recieves no further cooking
4 of the 5 risk fac- •Ready-to-eat food touches contaminated surfaces
tors or mistakes •Contaminated food touches or drips fluids onto cooked or ready-to-eat food
are related to? •A food handler touches contaminated food and then touches ready-to-eat food
•contaminated cleaning cloths touch food-contact surfaces)
23. What is the third Poor Personal Hygiene ( Actions that food handlers do that cause foodborne
of the 4 main fac- illnesses include:
tors that 4 of the • fail to wash their hands correctly after using the restroom
5 risk factors or •cough or sneeze on food
