Providing Safe Food
Forms of Contamination
The Safe Food Handler
Flow of Food: Intro
Purchasing, Receiving and Storage
Preparation
Service
Food Safety Management Systems
Safe Facilities and Pest management
Cleaning and sanitizing
100
What is a foodborne-illness outbreak?
A.When two or more food handlers contaminate multiple food items
B.When an operation serves contaminated food to two or more people
C.When two or more people report the same illness from eating the same food
D.When the CDC receives information on two or more people with the same illness
C. When two or more people report the same illness from eating the same food
100
What are the most common symptoms of a
foodborne illness?
A.Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps,
and dizziness
B.Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps,
and headache
C.Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps,
and jaundice
D.Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps,
and tiredness
C. Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps,
and jaundice
100
A food handler who has just bused tables must do what before handling food?
A.Change apron
B.Wash hands
C.Put disposable gloves back on
D.Wipe hands on a cloth towel
B. Wash hands
100
Using one set of cutting boards for raw poultry and another set of cutting boards for ready-to-eat food reduces the risk of
A.cross-contamination.
B.time-temperature abuse.
C.physical contamination.
D.toxic-metal poisoning.
A.cross-contamination.
100
What must a manager do with a recalled food item in
the operation?
A.Combine the item with non-recalled items during preparation.
B.Record the names of customers who purchase the item.
C.Store the recalled item separately from other food.
D.Sell all recalled items within 24 hours.
C.Store the recalled item separately from other food.
100
A variance from the local regulatory authority is
needed for
A.preserving food by smoking it.
B.developing a crisis-management plan.
C.using TCS leftovers to make salads.
D.using ice to cool food.
A.preserving food by smoking it.
100
What is the minimum temperature that must be maintained when holding hot soup for service?
A.100ºF (38ºC)
B.120ºF (49ºC)
C.135ºF (57ºC)
D.155ºF (68ºC)
C.135ºF (57ºC)
100
What is the primary purpose of a food safety management system?
A.Keep all areas of the facility clean and pest-free.
B.Lock-out and tag-out faulty equipment within the facility.
C.Prevent foodborne illness by controlling risks and hazards.
D.Maintain correct purchasing and receiving records for auditors.
C.Prevent foodborne illness by controlling risks and hazards.
100
The water provided to a handwashing sink must be
A.hot water only.
B.cold water only.
C.drinkable water only.
D.fluoridated water only.
C.drinkable water only.
100
A food-contact surface must be cleaned and sanitized
A.before working with a different type of food.
B.every 6 hours.
C.only if the food handler changes gloves.
D.at the end of the food handler's shift.
A.before working with a different type of food.
200
Which is a ready-to-eat food?
A.Uncooked rice
B.Raw deboned chicken
C.Sea salt
D.Unwashed green beans
C. Sea Salt
200
How does most contamination of food happen?
A.Through contaminated water
B.When contaminants are airborne
C.When people cause the contamination
D.Through the use of contaminated animal products
C. When people cause the contamination
200
As part of handwashing, food handlers must scrub their hands and arms for at least
A.3 seconds.
B.5 seconds.
C.10 seconds.
D.20 seconds.
D. 20 seconds
200
Pathogens are likely to grow well in a meat stew that is
A.below freezing temperature.
B.at refrigeration temperatures.
C.between 41ºF and 135ºF (5ºC and 57ºC).
D.cooked to the correct internal temperature.
C.between 41ºF and 135ºF (5ºC and 57ºC).
200
Large ice crystals in a case of frozen food are evidence that the product may have been
A.received at 6ºF to 10ºF (-14ºC to -12ºC).
B.stored at 6ºF to 10ºF (-14ºC to -12ºC).
C.thawed and refrozen.
D.shipped correctly.
C.thawed and refrozen.
What is one way that food should NEVER be thawed? 200
What is the maximum allowable internal temperature when cold-holding food?
A.41ºF (5ºC)
B.45ºF (7ºC)
C.51ºF (10ºC)
D.55ºF (13ºC)
B.45ºF (7ºC)
200
What is a manager’s responsibility to actively control risk factors for foodborne illnesses called?
A.Active managerial control
B.Food safety management
C.Quality control and assurance
D.Hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP)
A.Active managerial control
200
What food safety features are the most important to look for when selecting flooring, wall, and ceiling materials?
A.Absorbent and durable
B.Hard and durable
C.Porous and durable
D.Smooth and durable
D.Smooth and durable
200
What is the correct way to clean and sanitize a prep table?
A.Remove food from surface, clean, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
B.Remove food from surface, rinse, clean, sanitize, air-dry
C.Sanitize, remove food from surface, clean, rinse, air-dry
D.Air-dry, remove food from surface, rinse, sanitize, clean
A.Remove food from surface, clean, rinse, sanitize, air-dry
300
Why are preschool-age children at a higher risk for foodborne illnesses?
A.They have not built up strong immune systems.
B.They are more likely to spend time in a hospital.
C.They are more likely to suffer allergic reactions.
D.Their appetites have increased since birth.
A.They have not built up strong immune systems.
300
What is the most important way to prevent a foodborne illness from bacteria?
A.Control time and temperature.
B.Prevent cross-contamination.
C.Practice good personal hygiene.
D.Practice good cleaning and sanitizing.
A. Control time and temperature.
300
To work with food, a food handler with an infected hand wound must
A.cover the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove.
B.cover the wound with an impermeable cover and limit contact with food.
C.wash hands and bandage the wound with an impermeable cover.
D.apply ointment and bandage the wound with an impermeable cover.
A.cover the wound with an impermeable cover and wear a single-use glove.
300
What is the calibration nut on a bimetallic stemmed thermometer used for?
A.Keep it accurate
B.Mark its sensing area
C.Measure air temperature
D.Measure temperatures through glass
A.Keep it accurate
300
What factor is most important when choosing an approved food supplier?
A.It has a HACCP program or other food safety system.
B.It has documented manufacturing and packing practices.
C.Its warehouse is close to the operation, reducing shipping time.
D.It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws.
D.It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws.
300
What food item does the FDA advise against offering on a children's menu?
A.Rare cheeseburgers
B.Cheese pizza
C.Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
D.Fried shrimp
A.Rare cheeseburgers
300
A catering employee removed a 135ºF (57ºC) tray of lasagna from hot-holding for service in a hotel conference room at 11:00 a.m. By what time must the lasagna be thrown out?
A.12:00 p.m.
B.2:00 p.m.
C.3:00 p.m.
D.4:00 p.m.
C.3:00 p.m.
300
A manager asks a dish washer to rewash dishes after determining that the sanitizing rinse was not properly made. This is an example of which step in active managerial control?
A.Identifying risks
B.Monitoring
C.Corrective action
D.Re-evaluation
C.Corrective action
300
A handwashing station should have soap, hot and cold water, signage, a way to dry hands, and
A.gloves.
B.a timer.
C.a garbage container.
D.a clock with a second hand.
C.a garbage container.
300
To make sure that the chemical sanitizer being used on a food-prep surface is at the correct strength,
A.rinse it from the surface and then apply it a second time.
B.test the surface first to confirm that there are no pathogens.
C.heat it to the temperature recommended by the manufacturer.
D.use a test kit to check the sanitizer's concentration when mixing it.
D.use a test kit to check the sanitizer's concentration when mixing it.
400
Which is a TCS food?
A.Bread
B.Flour
C.Sprouts
D. Strawberries
D. Sprouts
400
What is the most important way to prevent a foodborne illness from viruses?
A.Control time and temperature.
B.Prevent cross-contamination.
C.Practice good personal hygiene.
D.Practice good cleaning and sanitizing.
C.Practice good personal hygiene.
400
How should food handlers keep their fingernails?
A.Short and unpolished
B.Long and unpolished
C.Long and painted with nail polish
D.Short and painted with nail polish
A.Short and unpolished
400
Which probe should be used to check the temperature of a pork roast?
A.Air
B.Surface
C.Immersion
D.Penetration
D.Penetration
400
What are the packaging criteria for acceptingnonfood items?
A.Soiled but intact
B.Clean and no more than 2 tears or punctures
C.Soiled and no more than 2 tears or punctures
D.Intact, clean, and protected from contamination
D.Intact, clean, and protected from contamination
400
Which food item may be handled with bare hands?
A.Sliced cheese for sandwiches
B.Boiled egg slices for salad
C.Chopped carrots for stew
D.Parsley for garnish
C.Chopped carrots for stew
400
A manager walks around the kitchen every hour to answer questions and to see if staff members are following procedures. This is an example of which step in active managerial control?
A.Management oversight
B.Corrective action
C.Re-evaluation
D.Identify risks
A.Management oversight
400
Which part of a sink prevents backflow of dirty water?
A.The air gap
B.The tap valves
C.The floor grate
D.The aerator
A.The air gap
400
In a heat-sanitizing dishwashing machine, what is the required minimum temperature for the final rinse?
A.152ºF (67ºC)
B.180ºF (82ºC)
C.192ºF (89ºC)
D.200ºF (93ºC)
B.180ºF (82ºC)
500
Which is a common risk factor for foodborne illness?
A.Reheating leftover food
B.Serving ready-to-eat food
C.Using single-use, disposable gloves
D. Purchasing food from unsafe sources
D. Purchasing food from unsafe sources
500
Parasites are commonly linked with what type of food?
A.Rice
B.Poultry
C.Seafood
D.Canned food
C. Seafood
500
Which piece of jewelry is a food handler allowed to wear?
A.Diamond ring
B.Leather-band watch
C.Medical bracelet
D.Plain-band ring
D.Plain-band ring
500
What do time-temperature indicators do?
A.Measure temperature through a probe with a sensor at the end
B.Measure the length of time that food should be cooked
C.Show if food has been cross-contaminated during preparation
D.Show if food has been time-temperature abused during shipment
D.Show if food has been time-temperature abused during shipment
500
Supplies should be stored away from the walls and at least ________ off the floor.
A.2 inches (5 centimeters)
B.4 inches (10 centimeters)
C.5 inches (13 centimeters)
D.6 inches (15 centimeters)
D.6 inches (15 centimeters)
500
What is the required minimum internal cooking temperature for a chicken breast?
A.135ºF (57ºC) for 4 minutes
B.145ºF (63ºC) for 4 minutes
C.155ºF (68ºC) for 15 seconds
D.165ºF (74ºC) for <1 second
D.165ºF (74ºC) for <1 second
500
Which part of a bowl should a food handler avoid touching when serving customers?
A.Inside
B.Outside
C.Bottom
D.Edge
A.Inside
500
One way for managers to demonstrate a knowledge of food safety is to
A.conduct self-inspections.
B.take cooking temperatures.
C.monitor employee behaviors.
D.become certified in food safety.
D.become certified in food safety.
500
Grease and condensation buildup on surfaces can be avoided with correct
A.garbage disposal.
B.lighting.
C.sanitizing.
D.ventilation.
D.ventilation.
500
The first step in cleaning and sanitizing items in a three-compartment sink is
A.air-drying items.
B.washing items in detergent.
C.immersing items in sanitizer.
D.rinsing, scraping, or soaking items.
D.rinsing, scraping, or soaking items.
600
Raw chicken breasts are left out at room temperature on a prep table. What is the risk that could cause a foodborne illness?
A.Cross-contamination
B.Poor personal hygiene
C.Time-temperature abuse
D. Poor cleaning and sanitizing
C. Time-temperature abuse
600
A guest had a reversal of hot and cold sensations after eating seafood. What most likely caused the illness?
A.Parasites
B.Allergic reaction
C.Biological toxins
D.Chemical contamination
C. Biological toxins
600
What must food handlers do after touching their hair, face, or body?
A.Wash their hands
B.Rinse their gloves
C.Change their aprons
D.Use a hand antiseptic
A.Wash their hands
600
When using the ice-point technique to calibrate a thermometer, to what temperature should the thermometer be adjusted?
A.0ºF (-18ºC)
B.32ºF (0ºC)
C.41ºF (5ºC)
D.212ºF (100ºC)
B.32ºF (0ºC)
600
Ready-to-eat TCS food must be date marked if it will be stored for longer than
A.12 hours.
B.24 hours.
C.36 hours.
D.48 hours.
B.24 hours.
600
What is the required minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?
A.135ºF (57ºC)
B.145ºF (63ºC)
C.155ºF (68ºC)
D.165ºF (74ºC)
C.155ºF (68ºC)
600
Which item may be re-served to another customer?
A.A partially used cup of salsa
B.Unopened condiment packets
C.Uneaten bread from a bread basket
D.An uneaten pickle used as a plate garnish
B.Unopened condiment packets
600
A ________ ________ _____ is a point in the flow of food where a hazard can be prevented, eliminated, or reduced to safe levels
A. HACCP action plan
B. critical control point
C. food borne illness
D. timer temperature control
B. critical control point
600
Which surfaces must be both cleaned and sanitized?
A.Walls
B.Cutting boards
C.Storage shelves
D.Garbage containers
B.Cutting boards
700
What is TCS food?
A.Food requiring thermometer checks for security
B.Food requiring trustworthy conditions for service
C.Food requiring training commitments for standards
D. Food requiring time and temperature control for safety
D. Food requiring time and temperature control for safety
700
How should chemicals be stored to prevent chemical contamination?
A.Away from prep areas
B.On the floor between uses
C.On the work surface of prep tables
D.With food supplies below prep tables
A. Away from prep areas
700
At what temperature you should hold hot foods to keep them safe from pathogen growth?
A. 165
B. 145
C. 135
D. 212
C. 135
700
Which item is stored correctly in the cooler?
A.Macaroni salad stored above raw salmon
B.Raw ground pork stored below raw poultry
C.Raw poultry stored above raw pork roast
D.Sliced pineapple stored below raw steaks
A.Macaroni salad stored above raw salmon
700
What must you do immediately after thawing food in
a microwave?
A.Hold it.
B.Cook it.
C.Cool it.
D.Freeze it.
B.Cook it.
700
Which action could contaminate food at a self-service area?
A.Keeping hot TCS food at 135ºF (57ºC)
B.Allowing customers to reuse plates
C.Labeling all containers and handles
D.Taking food temperatures every hour
B.Allowing customers to reuse plates
700
The temperature of a roast is checked to see if it has met its minimum internal temperature of 145F for 4 minutes. This is an example of which HACCP principle?
A. Verification
B. Record Analysis
C. Hazard Analysis
D. Monitoring
D. Monitoring
700
When the garbage can was full, an employee placed the full garbage bag on a prep table and tied it securely. Then he carried it to the dumpster and disposed of it. What was done incorrectly?
A.The employee waited until the garbage was full.
B.The bag was disposed of in a dumpster.
C.The bag was placed on a prep table.
D.The employee tied the bag shut.
C.The bag was placed on a prep table.
700
Which feature is most important for a chemical storage area?
A.Good lighting
B.Single-use towels
C.Nonskid floor mats
D.Emergency shower system
A.Good lighting
800
Which government agency is responsible for regulating and inspecting only meat, poultry, and eggs?
A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
B. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
C. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D. The Public Health Service (PHS)
B. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
800
To prevent the deliberate contamination of food, a manager should know
A.when to register with the EPA.
B.how to fill out an incident report.
C.where to find Safety Data Sheets in the operation.
D.whom to contact about suspicious activity.
D. whom to contact about suspicious activity.
800
After handling raw meat and before handling produce, what should food handlers do with their gloves?
A.Clean and sanitize them.
B.Continue working with them.
C.Set them aside if working with meat again later.
D.Wash hands and change them.
D.Wash hands and change them.
800
If food is reheated, what temperature should it be reheated to?
A. 175
B. 212
C. 165
D. 180
C. 165
800
A food item that is received with an expired use-by date should be
A.rejected.
B.used immediately.
C.accepted but labeled differently.
D.accepted but kept separate from other items.
A.rejected.
800
Food for off-site service should be labeled with reheating and service instructions and a(n)
A.list of ingredients.
B.use-by date and time.
C.date of preparation.
D.inspection stamp.
B.use-by date and time.
800
What is the first step in developing a HACCP plan?
A. Identify Corrective Actions
B. Conduct a Hazard Analysis
C. Establish Monitoring Procedures
D. Determine Critical Control Points
B. Conduct a Hazard Analysis
800
In the event of an imminent health hazard, such as a water supply interruption, the operation must
A.execute a HACCP plan.
B.reduce the hours of operation.
C.notify the regulatory authority.
D.maintain normal operating procedures.
C.notify the regulatory authority.
900
What types of food can be eaten without further preparation, washing or cooking?
A. TCS food
B. Ready-to-Eat food
C. FDA recommended food
D. ROP food
B. Ready-to-Eat food
900
What should food handlers do to prevent food allergens from being transferred to food?
A.Use clean and sanitized utensils when prepping the order.
B.Cook food to the appropriate minimum internal temperature.
C.Store cold food at 41ºF (5ºC) or lower.
D.Label chemical containers correctly.
A. Use clean and sanitized utensils when prepping the order.
900
After prepping food, what must food handlers do before using the restroom?
A.Take off their aprons
B.Change their gloves
C.Take off their hats
D.Wash their hands
A.Take off their aprons
900
How long should you wait after inserting a bimetallic stemmed thermometer before recording the temperature of food?
A. 5 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 20 seconds
B. 15 seconds
900
What is the maximum amount of time that ready-to-eat TCS food can be stored in a cooler at 41ºF (5ºC) before it must be sold, served, or thrown out?
A.2 days
B.5 days
C.7 days
D.9 days
C.7 days
900
Food must be cooled from 135ºF (57ºC) to ________ within two hours.
A.80ºF (27ºC)
B.45ºF (7ºC)
C.70ºF (21ºC)
D.41ºF (5ºC)
C.70ºF (21ºC)
900
If you remove potato salad from refrigeration at 3:00 P.M to serve at a picnic, then what should be the discard time on the label?
A. 5pm
B. 7pm
C. 9pm
D. 11pm
C. 9pm
900
If cooking ground-beef patties is a critical control point (CCP) in an operation, then an appropriate critical limit is to make sure the internal temperature of the ground-beef patties reaches _____ for 15 seconds.
A. 135 F
B. 155 F
C. 185 F
D. 165 F
B. 155 F
900
What is one way to keep an operation pest-free?
A.Deny pests access to the operation.
B.Keep outdoor garbage containers open.
C.Clean up food spills at the end of each shift.
D.Store food and supplies one inch off the floor in storage.
A.Deny pests access to the operation.
900
A buser poured some cleaner from its original container into a smaller, working container. What else does the buser need to do?
A.Label the working container with its contents.
B.Read the safety data sheet (SDS) for the cleaner.
C.Use a new wiping cloth when first using the working container.
D.Note on the original container that some cleaner was put into a working container.
A.Label the working container with its contents.
1000
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that employees have the knowledge and skills needed to handle food safely?
A. Kitchen Staff
B. Food and Drug Administration
C. Food Service Manager
D. Cleaning Staff
C. Food Service Manager
1000
What step should be taken if a manager suspects a foodborne-illness outbreak?
A.Reheat the suspected product to safe temperatures.
B.Provide as little information as possible to the regulatory authority.
C.Deny that the operation has anything to do with the foodborne-illness outbreak.
D.Set aside the suspected product and label it with “do not use” and “do not discard.”
D. Set aside the suspected product and label it with “do not use” and “do not discard.”
1000
What action should a manager take when a food handler reports having diarrhea and being diagnosed with a foodborne illness caused by Shigella spp.?
A.Keep the food handler away from duties that involve food.
B.Exclude the food handler from the operation.
C.Make sure the food handler is supplied with disposable gloves.
D.Make sure the food handler washes hands often.
B.Exclude the food handler from the operation.
1000
A food handler has finished trimming raw chicken on a cutting board and needs it to prep vegetables. What must be done to the cutting board?
A. It must be washed, rinsed, sanitized and then air dried
B. It must be rinsed with warm water and wiped dry with a clean towel
C. It must be flipped over and the other side used
D. It must be sprayed with sanitizer
A. It must be washed, rinsed, sanitized and then air dried
1000
At what internal temperature should cold TCS food
be received?
A.41ºF (5ºC) or lower
B.45ºF (7ºC) or lower
C.51ºF (10ºC) or lower
D.55ºF (13ºC) or lower
A.41ºF (5ºC) or lower
1000
When reheating turkey chili for hot-holding, what is the minimum temperature that the chili must reach?
A.135ºF (57ºC) for 15 seconds
B.145ºF (63ºC) for 15 seconds
C.155ºF (68ºC) for 15 seconds
D.165ºF (74ºC) for 15 seconds
D.165ºF (74ºC) for 15 seconds
1000
Which of the following authority conduct research into the causes of foodborne illness outbreaks?
A. CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
B. PHS (US Publich Health Service)
C. FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
D. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
A. CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
1000
Which is an example of when a variance is required by the health department?
A. Serving chili made from a family recipe
B. Serving raw oysters from a display tank
C. Serving wild game (venison) with a cream sauce
D. Serving smoked ribs on a metal platter
B. Serving raw oysters from a display tank
1000
Which individual should apply pesticides in a restaurant or foodservice operation?
A.Pest control operator
B.Owner/operator
C.Operational director
D.Line cook
A.Pest control operator
1000
What step must managers take after creating a master cleaning schedule?
A.Train staff to follow the program.
B.Determine who should do each task.
C.Time staff on how long they take to clean.
D.Determine what should be cleaned.
A.Train staff to follow the program.