servsafe 90 QUESTIONS, ServSafe Manager Exam(80 Questions), Managers ServSafe Exam Flash Cards

which action could lead to cross contamination?

touching more than one TCS food before washing your hands

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

which procedure would help protect food from contamination by food handlers and customers?

installing sneeze guards above the salad bar

the third compartment in a three compartment sink is for

sanitizing

why should training documentation reports be kept?

they verify that training has been completed

a correctly designed and installed three compartment sink must have which type of backflow prevention?

air gap

if found during a food safety inspection, which hazard is grounds for closing a foodservice operation?

significant lack of refrigeration

a food handler must remove what item before working with food?

medical bracelet

the only acceptable jewelry for a food handler is a

plain metal ring

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

delimer

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

which is the best location for chemical detergents and sanitizers to be stored?

on shelves in the dishwashing area

the hair, nose, throat, and infected cuts of an average healthy person

may carry Staphyloccocus

who should the manager contact when reporting a suspected foodborne illness?

local regulatory authority

waste water backs up into the kitchen. who should be contacted after the regulatory authority suspends the permit to operate?

licensed plumber

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

what is the reaction of the immune system to a specific food called?

food intolerance

tabletop equipment on legs requires a clearance of at least

4 inches

shucked oysters must be

purchased from an approved supplier

which food should be stored below all others in a cooler?

raw poultry

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

what is the correct way to clean a cutting board?

wash, rinse, and sanitize

an illness caused by what pathogen must be reported to the regulatory authority?

norovirus

which temperature is acceptable for cold storing potato salad?

46 F

cross contact is a concern with

allergens in food

when prepping food for customers with a food allergy, food handlers must

wash, rinse, and sanitize cookware and utensils first

hand antiseptics may only be used if they are

approved by the FDA

in order from top to bottom, how should a pan of fresh chicken breasts, fresh salmon, a carton of broccoli, and fresh ground beef be stored on shelves in a cooler?

broccoli, fresh salmon, fresh ground beef, and fresh chicken breasts

which sink should be used to empty mop buckets and rinse cleaning tools and brushes?

service

a food handler should recalibrate a thermometer after

it falls on the floor

sinks must be used for the correct intended purpose to prevent

cross contamination

the most effective way to prevent pest problems is by

maintaining a clean environment

A delivery of rice boxes should be rejected if the

Box bottoms are water stained

a cook takes poultry out of the oven for service, checks the temp of poultry that is baking, and finds that it is 150 F . the cook records this in a log and continues cooking the poultry until its temp is at 165 F. which step in this process was the corrective action.

continuing the cooking process

the most common transmission form for hepatitis A in foodborne illness outbreaks involving ready to eat foods is

an infected employee

which information is required on a safety data sheet? (SDS)

first aid information

a cherry pit in a slice of pie is which type of contaminant?

physical

For a foodborne illness to be considered an "outbreak", a minimum of how many people must experience the same illness after eating the same food?

2

which practice reduces the risk of contamination in a food prep area?

drinking beverages from a covered container with a straw

a consumer advisory is required when serving

Cooked to order hamburgers

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

when a food recall occurs, the operation must

discontinue use of the item

reviewing video surveillance is part of which ALERT food defense awareness step?

employees

the appropriate concentration for an iodine sanitizer is

12.5-25 ppm

how should food and supplies be stored in a dry storage area?

away from the walls and 6 inches off the floor

air curtains should be installed at the delivery entrance of an operation in order to

deny pest access

gloves should be used when handling ready to eat food that

will not be cooked further

what item is a major food allergen?

soybeans

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

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

exposed parts of forearms

which activity helps to prevent food contamination?

reusing plates at a self service area

which is the best way to thaw frozen shrimp?

under refrigeration at 41 F or lower

the primary goal of active managerial control is to reduce the risk of

foodborne illness

a manager should store canned soup that has been recalled in a(n)

dry storage with a do not use label

when should food contact surfaces be cleaned and sanitized?

after each task

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

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

carrots

what is the primary source of hepatitis A

human feces

ALERT is an acronym that represents

a way to decrease the risk of intentional food contamination

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

41 F

operations serving highly susceptible populations should NOT serve

undercooked eggs

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

when is a food considered adulterated?

when it is held under unsanitary conditions

traces of pesticides are found on raw poultry breasts. which type of contamination is this?

chemical

the MOST important aspect of personal cleanliness is

frequent and through handwashing

the temperature of poultry is measured during cooking. this is an example of

monitoring to determine if a critical limit is met

food contamination is MOST LIKELY to happen when food handlers

chew tobacco

which is an example of "cleaning"?

removing food bits from a slicer with a wiping cloth

allowing a disgruntled employee to enter the food prep area could cause which food safety issue?

deliberate contamination

garbage containers used by an operation should be

leak proof, waterproof, and easy to clean

a hose is connected to a faucet to fill a bucket, then left submerged in the bucket while it fills. this is a risk to the water supply because

a cross connection has been created

which food would be safe to serve to a highly susceptible population?

chocolate sauce

a new recipe is introduced to the foodservice operation. what is the most effective way of training the food handlers on how to make the new recipe?

demonstration

which food container is suitable for transporting food?

metal pan with aluminum foil cover

using coated or shatter resistant light bulbs is a way of preventing which type of contamination?

physical

outside garbage containers must be

sealed with tight fitting lids

an operation can reduce the likelihood of biological contamination by

purchasing seafood from approved, reputable sources

what is the correct response to a sewage backflow in an operation?

close the operation immediately

A virus of particular concern to food safety is

Norovirus

to make cleaning easier, the area where floors and walls meet should be

coved

egg salad sandwiches are served at an offsite location without temperature control. the sandwiches are removed from cold holding at 11 am. the temp of the egg salad is checked at 1 pm. and is found to be 55 F. at 3 pm, the egg salad has reached 65 F. at 4 pm, the egg salad has reached 71 F. at 5 pm, the egg salad has reached 80 F. at what time should the egg salad have been thrown out?

3 pm

a handwashing station must have hot and cold running water, soap, a garbage container, and an acceptable method for

drying hands

hot water in a hand washing sink must reach a temperature of at least

100 F

before what activity must food handlers wash their hands?

preparing poultry

which of the following is evidence of deliberate tampering of food?

protective seal or wrapper is missing from a food container

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

a food handler has emptied a durable 5 gallon bucket that originally contained pickles. this bucket

may be reused for food storage if it is cleaned and sanitized

under what circumstances can a warewashing sink be used to wash produce?

it is cleaned and sanitized before and after washing the produce

before preparing a sandwich for a customer, the deli clerk should

wash hands and put on disposable gloves

connection between two threaded faucets should have an approved

vacuum breaker

what should you do when taking a food order from customers who have concerns about food allergies

Describe each menu item to the customer who ask, including any "secret" ingredients

What temperature should the water be for manual dishwashing?

Must be at least 110 F

A food handler just finished storing a dry food delivery, which step was done correctly?

Stored food away from the wall

What should be done with food that has been handled by a food handler who has been restricted or excluded from the operation due to illness?

Throw it out

Single use gloves are not required when

Washing product

What should a food handler do to make gloves easier to put on?

Select the right size gloves

What should food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area?

Wash hands

What rule for serving bread should food handlers practice?

Do not re-serve uneaten bread

What does the L stand for in the FDA'S ALERT tool?

Look

What is the minimum internal cooking temp for chicken breasts?

165°F (74 °C) for 15 seconds