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servsafe 90 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
1.
which action could lead to cross contamination?: touching more than one TCS food before
washing your hands
2. the primary risk associated with transporting ice in containers originally used
to store chemicals is that they: may still have
residue after they have been cleaned
3. which procedure would help protect food from contamination by food han-
dlers and customers?: installing sneeze guards above
the salad bar
4.
the
third
compartment
in
a
three
compartment
sink
is
for:
sanitizing
5.
why should training documentation reports be kept?: they verify that training has been completed
6. a correctly designed and installed three compartment sink must have which type of backflow prevention?: air gap
7. if found during a food safety inspection, which hazard is grounds for closing
a foodservice operation?: significant lack of
refrigeration
8.
a food handler must remove what item before working with food?: medical
bracelet
9.
the
only
acceptable
jewelry
for
a
food
handler
is
a:
plain metal ring
10. mineral buildup has formed on the steam table. which cleaning agent would best remove it?: delimer
11. a food handler is slicing roast beef continuously on a slicer for 6 hours. after 4 hours, the roast beef is removed and set
aside while the slicer parts are washed, rinsed, and sanitized. the meat is then put back on the slicer to continue slicing.
what is the
most serious risk of this procedure?: time temperature abuse of the roast beef
12. which is the best location for chemical detergents and sanitizers to be
stored?: on shelves in the dishwashing
area
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servsafe 90 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE

SOLUTION

1. which action could lead to cross contamination?: touching more than one TCS food before washing your hands

2. the primary risk associated with transporting ice in containers originally used to store chemicals is that they: may still have

residue after they have been cleaned

3. which procedure would help protect food from contamination by food han- dlers and customers?: installing sneeze guards above

the salad bar

4. the third compartment in a three compartment sink is for: sanitizing

5. why should training documentation reports be kept?: they verify that training has been completed

6. a correctly designed and installed three compartment sink must have which type of backflow prevention?: air gap

7. if found during a food safety inspection, which hazard is grounds for closing a foodservice operation?: significant lack of

refrigeration

8. a food handler must remove what item before working with food?: medical bracelet

9. the only acceptable jewelry for a food handler is a: plain metal ring

10. mineral buildup has formed on the steam table. which cleaning agent would best remove it?: delimer

11. a food handler is slicing roast beef continuously on a slicer for 6 hours. after 4 hours, the roast beef is removed and set

aside while the slicer parts are washed, rinsed, and sanitized. the meat is then put back on the slicer to continue slicing. what is the most serious risk of this procedure?: time temperature abuse of the roast beef

12. which is the best location for chemical detergents and sanitizers to be stored?: on shelves in the dishwashing

area

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13. the hair, nose, throat, and infected cuts of an average healthy person: may carry

Staphyloccocus

14. who should the manager contact when reporting a suspected foodborne illness?: local regulatory authority

15. waste water backs up into the kitchen. who should be contacted after the regulatory authority suspends the

permit to operate?: licensed plumber

16. what is the first thing a person in charge should do when someone arrives at the foodservice operation and says that

they are there to conduct an inspection of the operation?: ask for identifiction

17. what is the reaction of the immune system to a specific food called?: food intolerance

18. tabletop equipment on legs requires a clearance of at least: 4 inches

19. shucked oysters must be: purchased from an approved supplier

20. which food should be stored below all others in a cooler?: raw poultry

21. a food handler has opened a container of commercially prepared potato salad. after how many days must the

potato salad be discarded if it has been properly stored?: 7

22. what is the correct way to clean a cutting board?: wash, rinse, and sanitize

23. an illness caused by what pathogen must be reported to the regulatory authority?: norovirus

24. which temperature is acceptable for cold storing potato salad?: 46 F

25. cross contact is a concern with: allergens in food

26. when prepping food for customers with a food allergy, food handlers must-

: wash, rinse, and sanitize cookware and utensils first

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41. an operation is forced to close due to a natural disaster. the authorization to reopen must be issued by the: state or local

regulatory authority

42. when a food recall occurs, the operation must: discontinue use of the item

43. reviewing video surveillance is part of which ALERT food defense awareness step?: employees

44. the appropriate concentration for an iodine sanitizer is: 12.5-25 ppm

45. how should food and supplies be stored in a dry storage area?: away from the walls and 6 inches ott the floor

46. air curtains should be installed at the delivery entrance of an operation in order to: deny pest access

47. gloves should be used when handling ready to eat food that: will not be cooked

further

48. what item is a major food allergen?: soybeans

49. within 2 hours of hot holding in a self service area, the temp of soup has dropped to 130 F. the soup is pulled

from the area and reheated. the soup must be reheated to a temperature of: 165 F for 15 seconds

50. when washing hands properly, which other body part must also be cleaned?-

: exposed parts of forearms

51. which activity helps to prevent food contamination?: reusing plates at a self service area

52. which is the best way to thaw frozen shrimp?: under refrigeration at 41 F or lower

53. the primary goal of active managerial control is to reduce the risk of: foodborne illness

54. a manager should store canned soup that has been recalled in a(n): dry storage with a do not use label

55. when should food contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized?: after each task

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56. An operation will offer take-out meals produced using the reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) method to its

customers. In order to do this, what must the operation do?: create a HACCP plan

57. which raw food should be stored above all others in a cooler to minimize cross contamination?: carrots

58. what is the primary source of hepatitis A: human feces

59. ALERT is an acronym that represents: a way to decrease the risk of intentional food contamination

60. a food handler working in a self service area should ensure that cold food is being held at which temperature or

lower?: 41 F

61. operations serving highly susceptible populations should NOT serve: under-

cooked eggs

62. what is the maximum number of days that sliced roast beef can remain refrigerated at 41 F or below

before it must be discarded?: 7

63. when is a food considered adulterated?: when it is held under unsanitary conditions

64. traces of pesticides are found on raw poultry breasts. which type of contam- ination is this?: chemical

65. the MOST important aspect of personal cleanliness is: frequent and through handwash-

ing

66. the temperature of poultry is measured during cooking. this is an example of: monitoring to determine if a critical limit is

met

67. food contamination is MOST LIKELY to happen when food handlers: chew

tobacco

68. which is an example of "cleaning"?: removing food bits from a slicer with a wiping cloth

7 / egg salad have been thrown out?: 3 pm

82. a handwashing station must have hot and cold running water, soap, a garbage container, and an

acceptable method for: drying hands

83. hot water in a hand washing sink must reach a temperature of at least: 100 F

84. before what activity must food handlers wash their hands?: preparing poultry

85. which of the following is evidence of deliberate tampering of food?: protective seal or wrapper is missing from a food

container

86. it is July 22nd and chicken salad is being prepared with leftover chicken that was grilled on July 20th. by what

date must the chicken salad be served or thrown out?: july 27th

87. a food handler has emptied a durable 5 gallon bucket that originally con- tained pickles. this bucket: may be reused for

food storage if it is cleaned and sanitized

88. under what circumstances can a warewashing sink be used to wash pro- duce?: it is cleaned and sanitized before and

after washing the produce

89. before preparing a sandwich for a customer, the deli clerk should: wash hands

and put on disposable gloves

90. connection between two threaded faucets should have an approved: vacuum breaker