AAA Food Safety Manager Test Practice Questions and Answers 2024/2025

AAA Food Safety Manager Test Practice Questions and Answers 2024/2025 What is a thermocouple? a. a metal probed thermometer b. a type of single us impermeable glove c. a thermostat in a walk in cooler d. a backflow prevention device - CORRECT ANSWER-a. a metal probed thermometer it is a thermometer with a metal probe, the sensing area is the tip of the probe and the reading is given digitally commonly used to measure the temperature of thick and thin food What is the best approach to dealing with pests? a. deny pests food, water, and shelter b. deny pests access to the operation c. work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO) d. all of these - CORRECT ANSWER-d. all of these prevention is critical when dealing with pests bc once there in an infestation, it can be difficult to deal with How should a cloth used for wet wiping be stored? a. hang wet clothes in an area that prevents dripping onto contact surfaces b. store them dry and only mix with a sanitizing solution before each use c. never reuse wet wipe clothes without washing them first d. in a bucket of sanitizing solution - CORRECT ANSWER-d. in a bucket of sanitizing solution Which of the following is NOT considered a safe way to thaw frozen meat? a. cooking it while still frozen b. in a microwave c. in a walk in cooler d. under hot running water - CORRECT ANSWER-d. under hot running water it is not safe to thaw frozen meat with water above 70 degrees F, this is because the outside of the meat will enter the temperature danger zone while the inside will still be frozen what is the FIFO method? (first in, first out) a. washing hands before and after each task b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first c. marking packaged food items with a use-by date d. rotating food pans on a buffet line so that the food remains fresh - CORRECT ANSWER-b. storing food items so that the oldest is used first because all food becomes less safe over time, it makes sense to use the old food first What is an example of a physical contaminant? a. bones in chili b. mold on cheese c. chicken juices on a cutting board d. pathogens on unwashed hands - CORRECT ANSWER-a. bones in chili there are three types of containments that can enter food: physical, biological and chemical a physical contaminant refers to things such as glass, dirt, or bones for example that can contaminate food Why must ground meats be cooked to a higher temperature than whole cuts of meat? a. more pathogens reside on the outside of the meat and grinding redistributes the pathogens throughout the meat b. air pockets within the ground meat may prevent it from cooking evenly c. overcooking a whole cut of meat may result in a burnt texture on the surface of the meat d. the grinder used to process ground meats has a higher likelihood of harboring pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER-a. more pathogens reside on the outside of the meat and grinding redistributes the pathogens throughout the meat If a TCS food will be hot held for service, what is the minimum internal temperature that this food must maintain while being held? a. 135 F b. 145 F c. 41 F d. 165 F - CORRECT ANSWER-a. 135 F Which unused items may be reserved to another customer? a. you should never reuse unused food items b. prepackaged items such as soup crackers c. open condiments, such as a dish of salsa d. garnishes, such as a sprig of parsley - CORRECT ANSWER-b. prepacked items such as soup crackers only unopened prepackaged food in good condition (and a bottle of ketchup if it remains closed) can be reused Which of the following is an acceptable method for cooling hot TCS food before storage? a. in the freezer b. on the counter at room temp c. in an ice water bath d. in the walk in cooler - CORRECT ANSWER-c. in an ice water bath coolers and freezers are not designed to cool food