ServSafe Manager Exam 2025/2026 |
Questions with 100% Verified Correct
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This document provides expertly verified questions and answers for the ServSafe
Manager Exam 2025/2026. It covers essential topics such as food safety regulations,
HACCP principles, foodborne illness prevention, cleaning and sanitization practices, and
safe food handling procedures. Designed to help candidates prepare effectively, the
material aligns with ServSafe Manager Certification standards and reflects the latest
updates for 2025/2026.
What does the FDA do? ,,correct answer,,,..Inspects all food except
meat, poultry, and eggs
What does the USDA do? ,,correct answer,,,..Inspects meat, poultry,
and eggs
What do state and local regulatory authorities do? ,,correct
answer,,,..Write code that regulates retail and foodservice
operations
Which is a TCS food?
A. Bread
B. Flour
C. Sprouts
,D. Strawberries ,,correct answer,,,..C. Sprouts
Name the Big 6 ,,correct answer,,,..1. Shigella spp.
2. salmonella Typhi
3. Nontyphoidal salmonella
4. E. coli
5. Hepatitis A
6. Norovirus
Which of the Big 6 are bacteria? ,,correct answer,,,..1. Shigella spp.
2. Salmonella Typhi
3. Nontyphoidal Salmonella
4. E. coli
What are the symptoms are foodborne illness? (6) ,,correct
answer,,,..1. Diarrhea
2. Vomiting
3. Jaundice
4. Abdominal pains
5. Nausea
6. Fever
Bacteria grow best in..... ,,correct answer,,,..FAT TOM conditions
What does the acronym "FAT TOM" stand for? ,,correct answer,,,..F:
food
A: Acidity
T: Temperature
T: Time
O: Oxygen
M: Moisture
Salmonella Typhi:
,Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, Symptoms, and
prevention measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: Humans
Food linked: RTE food & beverages
Symptoms: Bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, Fever
Prevention: Cook food to minimum internal temps
Nontyphoidal Salmonella:
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, Symptoms, and
prevention measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: Farm animals
Food linked: poultry, eggs, meat, milk & dairy products, produce.
Symptoms: Diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, fever
Prevention: Prevent cross-contamination between RTE food and
poultry
Shigella Spp.
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention
measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: feces in humans. when people
eat/drink contaminated food or water.
Food linked: Food easily contaminated by hands, such as salads
containing TCS foods
Prevention: control flies in and out of operation. Wash hands
E. Coli
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention
measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: Intestines of cattle and infected
people
Food linked: Ground beef (raw and undercooked) & contaminated
produce
Prevention: Cook food to min internal temps & purchase from
approved reputable suppliers
Hepatitis A.
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention
measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: Human Feces
, Food linked: RTE food & shellfish from contaminated water
Prevention: Exclude food-handlers who have had jaundice for 7 days
or less & purchase shellfish from approved reputable suppliers
What 2 viruses has the FDA identified to be highly contagious and
can cause severe illnesses? ,,correct answer,,,..1. Norovirus
2. Hepatitis A.
Norovirus
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention
measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: RTE food & Contaminated
water
Food linked: RTE food & Shellfish from contaminated water
Prevention: Purchase shellfish from approved reputable suppliers &
wash hands
Parasites:
Name the Source and prevention measures. ,,correct
answer,,,..Source: Seafood, wild game, food processed with
contaminated water such as produce
Prevention: Make sure fish that will be served raw or undercooked
has been correctly frozen by the manufacturer
Biological Toxins:
Origin, Symptoms, & Prevention ,,correct answer,,,..Origin: Certain
plants. mushrooms, and seafood
Symptoms: Occur within minutes. Diarrhea, vomiting, hot & cold
sensations
Prevention: TCS when handling fish. Purchase from approved
suppliers
Chemical Contaminants:
Sources, Symptoms, & Prevention ,,correct answer,,,..Sources:
Chemicals that are stored incorrectly
Questions with 100% Verified Correct
Answers
This document provides expertly verified questions and answers for the ServSafe
Manager Exam 2025/2026. It covers essential topics such as food safety regulations,
HACCP principles, foodborne illness prevention, cleaning and sanitization practices, and
safe food handling procedures. Designed to help candidates prepare effectively, the
material aligns with ServSafe Manager Certification standards and reflects the latest
updates for 2025/2026.
What does the FDA do? ,,correct answer,,,..Inspects all food except
meat, poultry, and eggs
What does the USDA do? ,,correct answer,,,..Inspects meat, poultry,
and eggs
What do state and local regulatory authorities do? ,,correct
answer,,,..Write code that regulates retail and foodservice
operations
Which is a TCS food?
A. Bread
B. Flour
C. Sprouts
,D. Strawberries ,,correct answer,,,..C. Sprouts
Name the Big 6 ,,correct answer,,,..1. Shigella spp.
2. salmonella Typhi
3. Nontyphoidal salmonella
4. E. coli
5. Hepatitis A
6. Norovirus
Which of the Big 6 are bacteria? ,,correct answer,,,..1. Shigella spp.
2. Salmonella Typhi
3. Nontyphoidal Salmonella
4. E. coli
What are the symptoms are foodborne illness? (6) ,,correct
answer,,,..1. Diarrhea
2. Vomiting
3. Jaundice
4. Abdominal pains
5. Nausea
6. Fever
Bacteria grow best in..... ,,correct answer,,,..FAT TOM conditions
What does the acronym "FAT TOM" stand for? ,,correct answer,,,..F:
food
A: Acidity
T: Temperature
T: Time
O: Oxygen
M: Moisture
Salmonella Typhi:
,Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, Symptoms, and
prevention measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: Humans
Food linked: RTE food & beverages
Symptoms: Bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, Fever
Prevention: Cook food to minimum internal temps
Nontyphoidal Salmonella:
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, Symptoms, and
prevention measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: Farm animals
Food linked: poultry, eggs, meat, milk & dairy products, produce.
Symptoms: Diarrhea, cramps, vomiting, fever
Prevention: Prevent cross-contamination between RTE food and
poultry
Shigella Spp.
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention
measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: feces in humans. when people
eat/drink contaminated food or water.
Food linked: Food easily contaminated by hands, such as salads
containing TCS foods
Prevention: control flies in and out of operation. Wash hands
E. Coli
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention
measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: Intestines of cattle and infected
people
Food linked: Ground beef (raw and undercooked) & contaminated
produce
Prevention: Cook food to min internal temps & purchase from
approved reputable suppliers
Hepatitis A.
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention
measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: Human Feces
, Food linked: RTE food & shellfish from contaminated water
Prevention: Exclude food-handlers who have had jaundice for 7 days
or less & purchase shellfish from approved reputable suppliers
What 2 viruses has the FDA identified to be highly contagious and
can cause severe illnesses? ,,correct answer,,,..1. Norovirus
2. Hepatitis A.
Norovirus
Name the Source, food linked with bacteria, and prevention
measures. ,,correct answer,,,..Source: RTE food & Contaminated
water
Food linked: RTE food & Shellfish from contaminated water
Prevention: Purchase shellfish from approved reputable suppliers &
wash hands
Parasites:
Name the Source and prevention measures. ,,correct
answer,,,..Source: Seafood, wild game, food processed with
contaminated water such as produce
Prevention: Make sure fish that will be served raw or undercooked
has been correctly frozen by the manufacturer
Biological Toxins:
Origin, Symptoms, & Prevention ,,correct answer,,,..Origin: Certain
plants. mushrooms, and seafood
Symptoms: Occur within minutes. Diarrhea, vomiting, hot & cold
sensations
Prevention: TCS when handling fish. Purchase from approved
suppliers
Chemical Contaminants:
Sources, Symptoms, & Prevention ,,correct answer,,,..Sources:
Chemicals that are stored incorrectly
