FOOD HANDLER SAFETY TEST
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
for how long must shellfish tags be kept in the department - ....ANSWER ...-90
days
what is a a glue board? - ....ANSWER ...-c.pest control device
for use in the store, proper storage containers are made of? - ....ANSWER ...-
stainless steel & copper
what is the temp danger zone according to the 2009 FDA food code -
....ANSWER ...-41 F and 135 f
where would you most likely find clostridium botulinum? - ....ANSWER ...-swollen
cans
where are salmonella spp, most commonly found? - ....ANSWER ...-poultry & eggs
in refrigerated case, what is te maximum temp cold food can be held at? -
....ANSWER ...-41 F
hepatitis A is a - ....ANSWER ...-virus
what is the minimum internal temperature that ground beef has to reach to be safe? -
....ANSWER ...-155 F for 15 seconds
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, what is the cause of ice crystal formation on frozen product ? - ....ANSWER ...-
partially thawed & then refrozen
hazardous foods that were cooked and then refrigerated must be re heated to what temp
- ....ANSWER ...-165 F
what does FIFO stand for ? - ....ANSWER ...-first in first out
how do you check the temp of packaged lunch meat with a BI- Metallic stemmed
thermometer? - ....ANSWER ...-place thermometer tightly between 2 packages
what does HACCP stand for? - ....ANSWER ...-hazard analysis critical control
point
what is a cross connection? - ....ANSWER ...-potable water supply & sewer line
connects
if a piece of jewelry drops into a salad what kind of contamination will result? -
....ANSWER ...-physical
to calibrate a Bi- metallic probe thermometer, you put it in an ice bath and adjust the
dial to read what temp? - ....ANSWER ...-32 f
in a refrigerated meat room ( 55 F 12.8 C what is the maximum time that food contact
surfaces can go between cleaning and sanitizing? - ....ANSWER ...-10 hours
you have one cutting board in your small kitchen , you have just sliced some chicken
breast for cooking and now need to prepare a green salad. what should you do the
cutting board and knife before using them t prepare the salad ? - ....ANSWER ...-
scrub them with hot water and detergent, rinse thoroughly, and then sanitize them.
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 2
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
for how long must shellfish tags be kept in the department - ....ANSWER ...-90
days
what is a a glue board? - ....ANSWER ...-c.pest control device
for use in the store, proper storage containers are made of? - ....ANSWER ...-
stainless steel & copper
what is the temp danger zone according to the 2009 FDA food code -
....ANSWER ...-41 F and 135 f
where would you most likely find clostridium botulinum? - ....ANSWER ...-swollen
cans
where are salmonella spp, most commonly found? - ....ANSWER ...-poultry & eggs
in refrigerated case, what is te maximum temp cold food can be held at? -
....ANSWER ...-41 F
hepatitis A is a - ....ANSWER ...-virus
what is the minimum internal temperature that ground beef has to reach to be safe? -
....ANSWER ...-155 F for 15 seconds
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1
, what is the cause of ice crystal formation on frozen product ? - ....ANSWER ...-
partially thawed & then refrozen
hazardous foods that were cooked and then refrigerated must be re heated to what temp
- ....ANSWER ...-165 F
what does FIFO stand for ? - ....ANSWER ...-first in first out
how do you check the temp of packaged lunch meat with a BI- Metallic stemmed
thermometer? - ....ANSWER ...-place thermometer tightly between 2 packages
what does HACCP stand for? - ....ANSWER ...-hazard analysis critical control
point
what is a cross connection? - ....ANSWER ...-potable water supply & sewer line
connects
if a piece of jewelry drops into a salad what kind of contamination will result? -
....ANSWER ...-physical
to calibrate a Bi- metallic probe thermometer, you put it in an ice bath and adjust the
dial to read what temp? - ....ANSWER ...-32 f
in a refrigerated meat room ( 55 F 12.8 C what is the maximum time that food contact
surfaces can go between cleaning and sanitizing? - ....ANSWER ...-10 hours
you have one cutting board in your small kitchen , you have just sliced some chicken
breast for cooking and now need to prepare a green salad. what should you do the
cutting board and knife before using them t prepare the salad ? - ....ANSWER ...-
scrub them with hot water and detergent, rinse thoroughly, and then sanitize them.
…FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 2
