OFFICIAL FLORIDA FOOD MANAGER
PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
A food worker at a bar was diagnosed with E. coli and
has not shown symptoms for a couple of days. What
must her manager do? - ANSWER -Restrict until regulatory approval is obtained
A large container of potato salad has been removed
from cold holding at the correct temperature. How long
can the food be safely held without temperature
control, as long as it does not exceed 70°F (21°C)? - ANSWER -Six hours
To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above
the floor should equipment be raised? - ANSWER -6 inches (15 cm)
At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be
raised if it is not sealed to the counter? - ANSWER -4 inches (10 cm)
Which symptom is a food worker required to report to
his manager? - ANSWER -An infected wound
A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a
casserole. Where must the thermometer be placed
, when measuring this cooking temperature? - ANSWER -In several areas of the casserole
What is a sign of a cockroach infestation? - ANSWER -Strong oily smells
Where can utensils be stored? - ANSWER -Food preparation areas
Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager
report to the regulatory authority? - ANSWER -Shigella
A food worker is preparing eggs that will be hot held for
service. What is the minimum internal temperature the
eggs must reach for at least 15 seconds? - ANSWER -155°F (68°C)
A food worker is monitoring a self-service station. What
must she remind customers to do? - ANSWER -Use clean dishes each time they get food
What is a requirement for handwashing sinks? - ANSWER -Sign reminding workers to wash their
hands
Which confirmed food worker infection must a manager
report to the regulatory authority? - ANSWER -Hepatitis A
An employee is cooking roast beef in the oven. What
temperature must the roast beef reach for at least 4
minutes while cooking? - ANSWER -145°F (63°C)
What event would require a food worker to restock a
PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
A food worker at a bar was diagnosed with E. coli and
has not shown symptoms for a couple of days. What
must her manager do? - ANSWER -Restrict until regulatory approval is obtained
A large container of potato salad has been removed
from cold holding at the correct temperature. How long
can the food be safely held without temperature
control, as long as it does not exceed 70°F (21°C)? - ANSWER -Six hours
To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above
the floor should equipment be raised? - ANSWER -6 inches (15 cm)
At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be
raised if it is not sealed to the counter? - ANSWER -4 inches (10 cm)
Which symptom is a food worker required to report to
his manager? - ANSWER -An infected wound
A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a
casserole. Where must the thermometer be placed
, when measuring this cooking temperature? - ANSWER -In several areas of the casserole
What is a sign of a cockroach infestation? - ANSWER -Strong oily smells
Where can utensils be stored? - ANSWER -Food preparation areas
Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager
report to the regulatory authority? - ANSWER -Shigella
A food worker is preparing eggs that will be hot held for
service. What is the minimum internal temperature the
eggs must reach for at least 15 seconds? - ANSWER -155°F (68°C)
A food worker is monitoring a self-service station. What
must she remind customers to do? - ANSWER -Use clean dishes each time they get food
What is a requirement for handwashing sinks? - ANSWER -Sign reminding workers to wash their
hands
Which confirmed food worker infection must a manager
report to the regulatory authority? - ANSWER -Hepatitis A
An employee is cooking roast beef in the oven. What
temperature must the roast beef reach for at least 4
minutes while cooking? - ANSWER -145°F (63°C)
What event would require a food worker to restock a
