SERVSAFE Manager Key Revision Questions and Correct Answers

What is foodbourne illness? - A disease transmitted to people by food. When is a foodbourne illness considered an outbreak? - When two or more people have the same symptoms after eating the same food. Which two types of food are the most at risk for contamination? - TCS and ready-to-eat food. What does TCS food stand for? - Time and Temperature Control for Safety What does ready-to-eat mean? - Food that can be eaten with no further preparation, washing, or cooking. What are the five common risk factors that can cause food related illness? - 1. Purchasing food from unsafe sources. 2. Failing to cook food correctly. 3. Holding food at incorrect temperatures. 4. Using contaminated equipment. 5. Practicing poor personal hygiene. What unsafe practices are related to the five common risk factors of food related illness? - Time-temperature abuse, cross-contamination, poor personal hygiene, and poor cleaning and sanitizing. Who is the most at risk for food related illness? - Preschool age children, elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems. What medical conditions can affect a person's immune system? - Cancer, chemotherapy, HIV/AIDS, and transplants. What are the important measures for keeping food safe? - 1. Controlling time and temperature. 2. Preventing cross-contamination. 3. Practicing good personal hygiene. 4. Purchasing from approved, reputable suppliers. 5. Cleaning and sanitizing items correctly. Who issues the food code? - FDA