ServSafe Post Test Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which foodborne illness is most dangerous for pregnant women?
✔✔ Listeriosis caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
What is the proper temperature for holding hot foods safely?
✔✔ 135°F (57°C) or higher.
Which foodborne pathogen is associated with potato salad left at room temperature?
✔✔ Staphylococcus aureus.
What is the first step in cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces?
✔✔ Remove food debris and wash with soap and water.
Which bacteria can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome in children?
✔✔ Escherichia coli O157:H7.
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,Which practice helps prevent foodborne illness from Norovirus?
✔✔ Exclude sick employees and ensure proper handwashing.
Which food is commonly linked to Salmonella outbreaks besides poultry?
✔✔ Eggs, raw milk, and produce.
How should chemicals be stored to prevent contamination?
✔✔ Away from food, properly labeled, and in designated areas.
Which bacteria grow rapidly in the temperature danger zone?
✔✔ Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfringens.
Which parasite is associated with undercooked pork and can cause muscle cysts?
✔✔ Trichinella spiralis.
Which symptom is most common for Norovirus infection?
✔✔ Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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, What is the most important way to prevent foodborne illness in a restaurant?
✔✔ Proper handwashing and hygiene.
Which temperature range is considered the danger zone for bacterial growth in food?
✔✔ 41°F to 135°F (5°C to 57°C).
How should raw poultry be stored in a refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination?
✔✔ Below ready-to-eat foods to prevent drips onto other items.
Which virus is most commonly associated with outbreaks from contaminated ready-to-eat foods?
✔✔ Norovirus.
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry to ensure safety?
✔✔ 165°F (74°C) for at least 15 seconds.
Which bacteria is commonly found in undercooked eggs and poultry?
✔✔ Salmonella.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
Which foodborne illness is most dangerous for pregnant women?
✔✔ Listeriosis caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
What is the proper temperature for holding hot foods safely?
✔✔ 135°F (57°C) or higher.
Which foodborne pathogen is associated with potato salad left at room temperature?
✔✔ Staphylococcus aureus.
What is the first step in cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces?
✔✔ Remove food debris and wash with soap and water.
Which bacteria can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome in children?
✔✔ Escherichia coli O157:H7.
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,Which practice helps prevent foodborne illness from Norovirus?
✔✔ Exclude sick employees and ensure proper handwashing.
Which food is commonly linked to Salmonella outbreaks besides poultry?
✔✔ Eggs, raw milk, and produce.
How should chemicals be stored to prevent contamination?
✔✔ Away from food, properly labeled, and in designated areas.
Which bacteria grow rapidly in the temperature danger zone?
✔✔ Bacillus cereus and Clostridium perfringens.
Which parasite is associated with undercooked pork and can cause muscle cysts?
✔✔ Trichinella spiralis.
Which symptom is most common for Norovirus infection?
✔✔ Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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, What is the most important way to prevent foodborne illness in a restaurant?
✔✔ Proper handwashing and hygiene.
Which temperature range is considered the danger zone for bacterial growth in food?
✔✔ 41°F to 135°F (5°C to 57°C).
How should raw poultry be stored in a refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination?
✔✔ Below ready-to-eat foods to prevent drips onto other items.
Which virus is most commonly associated with outbreaks from contaminated ready-to-eat foods?
✔✔ Norovirus.
What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for poultry to ensure safety?
✔✔ 165°F (74°C) for at least 15 seconds.
Which bacteria is commonly found in undercooked eggs and poultry?
✔✔ Salmonella.
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