Servsafe 90 Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the maximum refrigerator temperature for storing perishable foods?
✔✔ 41°F (5°C).
Which bacteria can grow in refrigerated cooked rice and produce toxins?
✔✔ Bacillus cereus.
How should chemicals be stored in a foodservice operation?
✔✔ Away from food and in labeled containers.
Which bacteria can cause foodborne illness through improperly canned vegetables?
✔✔ Clostridium botulinum.
Which personal hygiene practice is most critical in preventing foodborne illness?
✔✔ Proper handwashing before handling food.
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,What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking ground beef safely?
✔✔ 155°F (68°C) for 15 seconds.
What is the proper way to wash hands in a foodservice environment?
✔✔ Use warm running water, soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse, and dry with a single-use
towel.
Which foods are most likely to become unsafe quickly if left at room temperature?
✔✔ TCS foods, including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and cooked rice.
What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking poultry safely?
✔✔ 165°F (74°C).
How should raw meat be stored in a refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination?
✔✔ Below ready-to-eat foods and in sealed containers.
Which symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from work?
✔✔ Vomiting, diarrhea, or jaundice.
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, What is the proper temperature range for hot holding foods?
✔✔ 135°F (57°C) or higher.
How long can ready-to-eat TCS food safely remain in the temperature danger zone?
✔✔ No more than 4 hours.
Which cleaning chemical should never come into direct contact with food?
✔✔ Bleach and other sanitizers must be used according to label instructions and never applied
directly to food.
What is the proper method for cooling hot food quickly?
✔✔ Divide into smaller portions, place in shallow containers, and refrigerate promptly.
Which microorganism is commonly linked to deli meats and soft cheeses?
✔✔ Listeria monocytogenes.
How should leftovers be stored safely?
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Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
What is the maximum refrigerator temperature for storing perishable foods?
✔✔ 41°F (5°C).
Which bacteria can grow in refrigerated cooked rice and produce toxins?
✔✔ Bacillus cereus.
How should chemicals be stored in a foodservice operation?
✔✔ Away from food and in labeled containers.
Which bacteria can cause foodborne illness through improperly canned vegetables?
✔✔ Clostridium botulinum.
Which personal hygiene practice is most critical in preventing foodborne illness?
✔✔ Proper handwashing before handling food.
1
,What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking ground beef safely?
✔✔ 155°F (68°C) for 15 seconds.
What is the proper way to wash hands in a foodservice environment?
✔✔ Use warm running water, soap, scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse, and dry with a single-use
towel.
Which foods are most likely to become unsafe quickly if left at room temperature?
✔✔ TCS foods, including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and cooked rice.
What is the minimum internal temperature for cooking poultry safely?
✔✔ 165°F (74°C).
How should raw meat be stored in a refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination?
✔✔ Below ready-to-eat foods and in sealed containers.
Which symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from work?
✔✔ Vomiting, diarrhea, or jaundice.
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, What is the proper temperature range for hot holding foods?
✔✔ 135°F (57°C) or higher.
How long can ready-to-eat TCS food safely remain in the temperature danger zone?
✔✔ No more than 4 hours.
Which cleaning chemical should never come into direct contact with food?
✔✔ Bleach and other sanitizers must be used according to label instructions and never applied
directly to food.
What is the proper method for cooling hot food quickly?
✔✔ Divide into smaller portions, place in shallow containers, and refrigerate promptly.
Which microorganism is commonly linked to deli meats and soft cheeses?
✔✔ Listeria monocytogenes.
How should leftovers be stored safely?
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