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CALIFORNIA EFOODHANDLERS TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
How long can foods safely remain in the Danger Zone during
preparation? - correct answer- 4 hours
Refrigerated chili needs to be reheated quickly and to the
proper temperature before hot holding. Which is the correct
way to reheat potentially hazardous food? - correct answer-
Reheat to 165F or hotter within 2 hours
A handwashing sink can be used for food preparation as along
as the sink is cleaned after each use - correct answer- False
Who is the 'Person in Charge' or PIC - correct answer- The
manager or supervisor on-duty who is responsible for making
sure food rules are allowed
What should a food worker do if they are sick? - correct
answer- Tell your manager and stay home from work
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What describes the proper order of steps? - correct answer-
Wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry
How should food be stored to avoid cross contamination? -
correct answer- Raw meats and eggs must be stored under
ready to eat foods
The wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry applies to - correct
answer- All of these
What is the best way to check the temperature of the food -
correct answer- Use a probe thermometer
What are the possible causes of Cross contamination - correct
answer- All of these
What is a good practice while working in a food service? -
correct answer- Keeping fingernails short and clean underneath
A foodworker has completed prepping chicken breasts on a
prep table and is going to cut lettuce. What does the food
CALIFORNIA EFOODHANDLERS TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
How long can foods safely remain in the Danger Zone during
preparation? - correct answer- 4 hours
Refrigerated chili needs to be reheated quickly and to the
proper temperature before hot holding. Which is the correct
way to reheat potentially hazardous food? - correct answer-
Reheat to 165F or hotter within 2 hours
A handwashing sink can be used for food preparation as along
as the sink is cleaned after each use - correct answer- False
Who is the 'Person in Charge' or PIC - correct answer- The
manager or supervisor on-duty who is responsible for making
sure food rules are allowed
What should a food worker do if they are sick? - correct
answer- Tell your manager and stay home from work
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What describes the proper order of steps? - correct answer-
Wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry
How should food be stored to avoid cross contamination? -
correct answer- Raw meats and eggs must be stored under
ready to eat foods
The wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry applies to - correct
answer- All of these
What is the best way to check the temperature of the food -
correct answer- Use a probe thermometer
What are the possible causes of Cross contamination - correct
answer- All of these
What is a good practice while working in a food service? -
correct answer- Keeping fingernails short and clean underneath
A foodworker has completed prepping chicken breasts on a
prep table and is going to cut lettuce. What does the food
