FOOD PROTECTION FINAL COURSE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT!!!
Q: Inspectors must be given access to XX areas of the food establishment
during an inspection.
A: All ✔✔
Q: How is food defined in food safety regulations?
A: Any edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient intended for use and used or
sold for human consumption ✔✔
Q: What does "Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF)" refer to?
A: Foods that support the rapid growth of microorganisms ✔✔
Q: What are considered Potentially Hazardous Foods?
A: Raw and cooked meats, poultry, dairy, fish, shellfish, tofu, cooked rice, pasta,
beans, potatoes, cut leafy greens, tomatoes, melons, garlic in oil, etc.
Exceptions include: Air-cooled hard-boiled eggs with shell, beef jerky, cheese
pizza, and crispy bacon ✔✔
Q: What is the Temperature Danger Zone?
A: Between 41°F and 140°F ✔✔
Q: What are the three types of thermometers used in food establishments?
A: Bi-metallic stem (0°F to 220°F), thermocouple, and thermistor (digital).
Note: Glass thermometers are not allowed by law ✔✔
, Q: What must all meat products have to indicate inspection?
A: USDA inspection stamp ✔✔
Raw shell eggs must be stored at a minimum temperature of - ANSWERS✔✔45°F
Smoked fish must be held at - ANSWERS✔✔38°F or below
Why must smoked fish must be held at 38°F or below? (what bacteria) -
ANSWERS✔✔the bacteria Clostridium botulinum
All refrigerated food must be held at or below... (except XX) -
ANSWERS✔✔41°F (except raw shell eggs 45°F or below and smoked fish 38°F
or below)
Shellfish must be received with the shellfish tags. These tags must be kept on file
for at least XX days after the product is XX - ANSWERS✔✔90 days after the
product is used up
Milk and milk products must be pasteurized with sell-by dates of XX days or ultra-
pasteurized with sell-by dates of XX days. - ANSWERS✔✔pasteurized = 9 days;
ultra-pasteurized = 45 days
Canned products must be rejected if there are... (exceptions XX) -
ANSWERS✔✔dents at the seam, swelling, severe rust, leakage or no label. Home
canned foods are also unacceptable. (exception: slight dent on the body of the can)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT!!!
Q: Inspectors must be given access to XX areas of the food establishment
during an inspection.
A: All ✔✔
Q: How is food defined in food safety regulations?
A: Any edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient intended for use and used or
sold for human consumption ✔✔
Q: What does "Potentially Hazardous Food (PHF)" refer to?
A: Foods that support the rapid growth of microorganisms ✔✔
Q: What are considered Potentially Hazardous Foods?
A: Raw and cooked meats, poultry, dairy, fish, shellfish, tofu, cooked rice, pasta,
beans, potatoes, cut leafy greens, tomatoes, melons, garlic in oil, etc.
Exceptions include: Air-cooled hard-boiled eggs with shell, beef jerky, cheese
pizza, and crispy bacon ✔✔
Q: What is the Temperature Danger Zone?
A: Between 41°F and 140°F ✔✔
Q: What are the three types of thermometers used in food establishments?
A: Bi-metallic stem (0°F to 220°F), thermocouple, and thermistor (digital).
Note: Glass thermometers are not allowed by law ✔✔
, Q: What must all meat products have to indicate inspection?
A: USDA inspection stamp ✔✔
Raw shell eggs must be stored at a minimum temperature of - ANSWERS✔✔45°F
Smoked fish must be held at - ANSWERS✔✔38°F or below
Why must smoked fish must be held at 38°F or below? (what bacteria) -
ANSWERS✔✔the bacteria Clostridium botulinum
All refrigerated food must be held at or below... (except XX) -
ANSWERS✔✔41°F (except raw shell eggs 45°F or below and smoked fish 38°F
or below)
Shellfish must be received with the shellfish tags. These tags must be kept on file
for at least XX days after the product is XX - ANSWERS✔✔90 days after the
product is used up
Milk and milk products must be pasteurized with sell-by dates of XX days or ultra-
pasteurized with sell-by dates of XX days. - ANSWERS✔✔pasteurized = 9 days;
ultra-pasteurized = 45 days
Canned products must be rejected if there are... (exceptions XX) -
ANSWERS✔✔dents at the seam, swelling, severe rust, leakage or no label. Home
canned foods are also unacceptable. (exception: slight dent on the body of the can)
