Food Handlers License Test Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Potentially Hazardous foods - Correct answer-any food that supports the rapid
growth of microorganisms
Three thermometers used for measuring food temperature - Correct answer-Bi-
metallic stem (0-220), thermocouple, thermistor(digital)
Raw Shell Eggs Temperature - Correct answer-45 F
Smoked Fish Temperature - Correct answer-38 F or below because of the bacteria
Clostridium botulinum
All Refrigerated Food except eggs/smoked fish Temperature - Correct answer-41 F
or below
Reasons Canned Products Must be Rejected - Correct answer-dents in seams,
swelling, severe rust, leakage or no label. Home-canned foods are unacceptable
Vacuum Packaging of any food product in retail food establishment is - Correct
answer-Prohibited by law unless special authorization is obtained through the
Department of Health
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, FIFO - Correct answer-First In First Out- used to implement date products
All Food must be stored at least - Correct answer-6 inches off the floor
To Prevent Cross Contamination - Correct answer-raw food must be placed under
cooked food
Food for storage must be covered and stored in - Correct answer-Vermin-proof
containers
The Three Main Food Hazards - Correct answer-physical, chemical, biological
Physical Hazards - Correct answer-glass fragments, metal etc.
Chemical Hazards - Correct answer-pesticide, cleaning agents, prescription
medicine
Biological Hazards - Correct answer-bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi
Pathogenic bacteria - Correct answer-no change in appearance, taste or smell
4 phases of bacteria growth - Correct answer-Lag, Log, Stationary and Death
the most rapid growth of bacteria - Correct answer-Log phase
6 factors that affect growth of bacteria - Correct answer-Food, Acidity,
Temperature Danger Zone, Time, Oxygen, and Moisture (FATTOM)
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Questions and Answers
Potentially Hazardous foods - Correct answer-any food that supports the rapid
growth of microorganisms
Three thermometers used for measuring food temperature - Correct answer-Bi-
metallic stem (0-220), thermocouple, thermistor(digital)
Raw Shell Eggs Temperature - Correct answer-45 F
Smoked Fish Temperature - Correct answer-38 F or below because of the bacteria
Clostridium botulinum
All Refrigerated Food except eggs/smoked fish Temperature - Correct answer-41 F
or below
Reasons Canned Products Must be Rejected - Correct answer-dents in seams,
swelling, severe rust, leakage or no label. Home-canned foods are unacceptable
Vacuum Packaging of any food product in retail food establishment is - Correct
answer-Prohibited by law unless special authorization is obtained through the
Department of Health
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, FIFO - Correct answer-First In First Out- used to implement date products
All Food must be stored at least - Correct answer-6 inches off the floor
To Prevent Cross Contamination - Correct answer-raw food must be placed under
cooked food
Food for storage must be covered and stored in - Correct answer-Vermin-proof
containers
The Three Main Food Hazards - Correct answer-physical, chemical, biological
Physical Hazards - Correct answer-glass fragments, metal etc.
Chemical Hazards - Correct answer-pesticide, cleaning agents, prescription
medicine
Biological Hazards - Correct answer-bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi
Pathogenic bacteria - Correct answer-no change in appearance, taste or smell
4 phases of bacteria growth - Correct answer-Lag, Log, Stationary and Death
the most rapid growth of bacteria - Correct answer-Log phase
6 factors that affect growth of bacteria - Correct answer-Food, Acidity,
Temperature Danger Zone, Time, Oxygen, and Moisture (FATTOM)
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