Servsafe Exam ACTUAL UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The hair , nose , throat , and infected cuts of an average healthy person - CORRECT
ANSWER - May carry staphlococcus
Whats the correct way to clean a cutting board - CORRECT ANSWER - Wash , rinse ,
and sanitize
A foodservice manager must by new cleaning brushes with long lasting bristles that do not
absorb moisture. Which Bristle would be best Choice? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nylon
Which is the correct procedure for delivering prepared hot food off site - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintain hot food temperatures above 135 degrees
The growth of foodbourne bacteria is least effective by ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Texture
When drinkable water is contaminated by non-drinkable water, what has occurred?
A. Vacuum breaker
B. Air gap
C. Cross-connection
D. Cross-contact - CORRECT ANSWER - Cross-contamination
Which is the highest air temperature a which shell eggs can be received - CORRECT
ANSWER - 45 degrees
What is the primary food safety concern with overstocking a cooler - CORRECT
ANSWER - Correct temps are difficult to maintain
, The MOST important aspect of personal cleanliness is ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Frequent and thorough handwashing
Within 2 hours of hot holding in a self service area, the temp of soup has dropped to 130 degrees.
The soup is pulled from the self service area and reheated . The soup must be reheated to a
temperature of ____________ for 15 seconds ? - CORRECT ANSWER - 165 degrees
Outside garbage containers must be? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sealed with fitting lids
The mixing of drinkable and contaminated water can be prevented with an? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Air gap
A label on foods prepared and packaged onsite for retail sales must list which info? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A list of all ingredients used in descending order by weight
What is one way to correctly cool a 25 gallon batch of chili for later use ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Placing the chili in refrigeration after it has reached 100 degrees
Which procedure best helps reduce the risk of hepatitis A outbreak - CORRECT
ANSWER - Washing hands frequently and thoroughly
What level of involvement do food workers have in executing master cleaning schedual -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mandatory
A tuna salad was removed from refrigeration and served at a picnic a 1:00 pm . The temp of the
salad never exceeded 70 degrees . At what time that evening must any remaining tuna salad be
thrown out? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7:00 pm
Which cleaning agent best removes baked on food - CORRECT ANSWER - Abrasive
cleaner
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The hair , nose , throat , and infected cuts of an average healthy person - CORRECT
ANSWER - May carry staphlococcus
Whats the correct way to clean a cutting board - CORRECT ANSWER - Wash , rinse ,
and sanitize
A foodservice manager must by new cleaning brushes with long lasting bristles that do not
absorb moisture. Which Bristle would be best Choice? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nylon
Which is the correct procedure for delivering prepared hot food off site - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintain hot food temperatures above 135 degrees
The growth of foodbourne bacteria is least effective by ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Texture
When drinkable water is contaminated by non-drinkable water, what has occurred?
A. Vacuum breaker
B. Air gap
C. Cross-connection
D. Cross-contact - CORRECT ANSWER - Cross-contamination
Which is the highest air temperature a which shell eggs can be received - CORRECT
ANSWER - 45 degrees
What is the primary food safety concern with overstocking a cooler - CORRECT
ANSWER - Correct temps are difficult to maintain
, The MOST important aspect of personal cleanliness is ? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Frequent and thorough handwashing
Within 2 hours of hot holding in a self service area, the temp of soup has dropped to 130 degrees.
The soup is pulled from the self service area and reheated . The soup must be reheated to a
temperature of ____________ for 15 seconds ? - CORRECT ANSWER - 165 degrees
Outside garbage containers must be? - CORRECT ANSWER - Sealed with fitting lids
The mixing of drinkable and contaminated water can be prevented with an? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Air gap
A label on foods prepared and packaged onsite for retail sales must list which info? - CORRECT
ANSWER - A list of all ingredients used in descending order by weight
What is one way to correctly cool a 25 gallon batch of chili for later use ? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Placing the chili in refrigeration after it has reached 100 degrees
Which procedure best helps reduce the risk of hepatitis A outbreak - CORRECT
ANSWER - Washing hands frequently and thoroughly
What level of involvement do food workers have in executing master cleaning schedual -
CORRECT ANSWER - Mandatory
A tuna salad was removed from refrigeration and served at a picnic a 1:00 pm . The temp of the
salad never exceeded 70 degrees . At what time that evening must any remaining tuna salad be
thrown out? - CORRECT ANSWER - 7:00 pm
Which cleaning agent best removes baked on food - CORRECT ANSWER - Abrasive
cleaner
