ServSafe Manager Course Section 9

Before beginning a project, what must you submit before even beginning the construction process?

A plan to the regulatory authority so that it gets approved

Why should materials used for floors, walls, and ceilings be smooth and durable?

It makes cleaning easier

What is Coving?

A curved, sealed edge between the floor and a wall

Why should floors have coving?

It gets rid of sharp corners or gaps that are hard to clean and keeps away insects that are hiding

What should you do with stationary equipment to make it easy to clean and easy to clean around?

Mounting the equipment on legs at least 6 inches high

How should tabletop equipment, like a soda machine, be placed to make it convenient for cleaning?

Mounted on legs at least 4 inches high

What information should be measured by a dishwasher?

Water temperature, water pressure, and chemical concentration

What are the requirements of handwashing stations?

They must be used only for handwashing, and must have running drinkable water that provides hot and cold water. There should be soap and a way to dry hands. There should be a visible sign that reminds employees to wash hands before returning to work

What is potable water?

Water that is safe to drink

What is the greatest challenge to water safety?

Cross connections

What are cross connections?

A physical link between safe water and dirty water which comes from drains, sewers, or other wastewater sources

Why are cross-connections so dangerous?

It can let backflow occur

What is backflow?

The reverse flow of contaminants through a cross-connection into a potable water supply

What is back-siphonage?

When highwater use in one area of an operation creates a vacuum in the plumbing system that sucks contaminants back into the water supply

How can the risk of backflow occur?

When a hose that’s attached to a faucet is placed in the sink water that creates a cross-connection

How can you avoid backflow?

Avoid cross-connections and make sure there isn’t anything connecting unless you have a backflow prevention device

What is the BEST way to completely prevent backflow

Create an air gap

What is an airgap?

An air space that separates a water outlet from a potentially contaminated source

Why does grease and condensation start to build up on the walls and ceilings?

Usually means that the ventilation system isn’t working correctly

What is an imminent health hazard?

A significant threat to health requiring immediate correction or closure

What is the greatest danger of pests being present?

Their ability to spread diseases, including foodborne illnesses

What are the basic rules to keeping operations pest-free?

Deny their access to the operation, deny food, water, and shelter, and work with a licensed control operator

How can you prevent pests?

Taking the garbage out quickly and correctly, cleaning up spills around garbage cans, keeping outdoor containers tightly closed, and keeping food and supplies away from walls and floors

Why is coving required in the operation

Coving gets rid of sharp corners or hard-to-clean gaps

When installing tabletop equipment on legs, the space between equipment and the tabletop must be at least?

4 Inches

How can lights be a source of contamination in a foodservice operation?

Lights can shatter

A handwashing station should have a garbage container, running water at 85 degrees F or higher, signage, a way to dry hands, and:

Soap

What is the only completely reliable method for preventing backflow?

Air Gap

What’s wrong with a dumpster placed on a gravel driveway with the lids closed and the drain plug in place?

The driveway should be paved

What should you do if a broken water main has caused the water in your operation to appear brown?

Contact the regulatory authority before use

There are cracks in the walls and floors of the operation. What could result?

Pest Infestation