servsafe review Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Food in transport needs to be covered to prevent - Correct answer-physical
contamination
Which potential biological food safety hazard does smoking in food storage and
prep areas cause? - Correct answer-saliva can get on hands
a significant threat to public health requiring immediate closure of an operation
and correction is classified as - Correct answer-imminent health danger
the only acceptable jewelry for a food handler is - Correct answer-plain metal ring
An example of a corrective action is - Correct answer-reheating food on a buffet
that is below 135 degrees
Operations can assist in minimizing insect and rodent presence by - Correct
answer-eliminating harborage areas
The 3rd compartment in a three compartment sink is for - Correct answer-
sanitizing
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, Where must food handlers dispose of waste water - Correct answer-service sink
eggs used in dressings served to highly susceptible people must be - Correct
answer-pasteurized
What is a common symptom of Hep A - Correct answer-jaundice
Handwashing is required when - Correct answer-changing gloves between
prepping raw meat and ready to eat food
A bimetallic stemmed thermometer should - Correct answer-be easy to read with
numbered markings
A shipment of unbroken shell eggs should be rejected when the - Correct answer-
eggs shells are soiled
Which is a way to prevent contamination of hot food on display in a self serve
buttet? - Correct answer-provide fresh plates for return visits
One of the main food allergens is - Correct answer-soybeans
A label on foods prepared and packaged onsite for retail must list - Correct answer-
all ingredients used in descending order by weight
In general, pathogens grow very slowly or not at all at pH levels below - Correct
answer-4.6
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Answers
Food in transport needs to be covered to prevent - Correct answer-physical
contamination
Which potential biological food safety hazard does smoking in food storage and
prep areas cause? - Correct answer-saliva can get on hands
a significant threat to public health requiring immediate closure of an operation
and correction is classified as - Correct answer-imminent health danger
the only acceptable jewelry for a food handler is - Correct answer-plain metal ring
An example of a corrective action is - Correct answer-reheating food on a buffet
that is below 135 degrees
Operations can assist in minimizing insect and rodent presence by - Correct
answer-eliminating harborage areas
The 3rd compartment in a three compartment sink is for - Correct answer-
sanitizing
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, Where must food handlers dispose of waste water - Correct answer-service sink
eggs used in dressings served to highly susceptible people must be - Correct
answer-pasteurized
What is a common symptom of Hep A - Correct answer-jaundice
Handwashing is required when - Correct answer-changing gloves between
prepping raw meat and ready to eat food
A bimetallic stemmed thermometer should - Correct answer-be easy to read with
numbered markings
A shipment of unbroken shell eggs should be rejected when the - Correct answer-
eggs shells are soiled
Which is a way to prevent contamination of hot food on display in a self serve
buttet? - Correct answer-provide fresh plates for return visits
One of the main food allergens is - Correct answer-soybeans
A label on foods prepared and packaged onsite for retail must list - Correct answer-
all ingredients used in descending order by weight
In general, pathogens grow very slowly or not at all at pH levels below - Correct
answer-4.6
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