ServSafe Chapter 8

What is the maximum water temperature allowed when thawing food under running water?

• 70F

• 65F

• 60F

• 55F

What must food handlers do to food immediately after thawing it in the microwave oven?

• Hold it

• Cook it

• Cool it

• Freeze it

What can occur if prep tables are not cleaned and sanitized between uses?

• Off flavors in food

• Cross-contamination

• Toxic-Metal Poisoning

• Time-temperature abuse

A food handler thaws several frozen turkeys on a prep table. What is the danger that this poses to the food.

• Off flavors

• Cross-contamination

• Toxic-metal poisoning

• Time-temperature abuse

A food handler pulled a hotel pan of tuna salad from the cooler and used it to prepare six tuna salad sandwiches. What is the problem with this situation?

• Cross-contamination

• Poor personal hygiene

• Time-temperature abuse

• poor cleaning and sanitizing

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for stuffed pork chops?

• 135 for 15 seconds

• 145 for 15 seconds

• 155 for 15 seconds

• 165 for 15 seconds

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for egg, meat, poultry and seafood cooked in a microwave oven?

• 135F

• 145F

• 155F

• 165F

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for eggs that will be hot-held for service?

• 135 for 15 seconds

• 145 for 15 seconds

• 155 for 15 seconds

• 165 for 15 seconds

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?

• 135 for 15 seconds

• 145 for 15 seconds

• 155 for 15 seconds

• 165 for 15 seconds

Which food should NOT be offered on a children's menu?

• Rare hamburger meat

• Fried chicken tenders

• Grilled cheese sandwich

• Spaghetti with meat sauc