Food Industry Safety

Food industry safety is the responsibility of which of the following?

• Industry workers

• Government

• Consumers

• Industry workers, government and consumers

Which of the following agencies does NOT oversee food industry safety?

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

• Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Which of the follow describes suggested footwear for preventing falls and slips?

• Steel-toed leather boots

• Rubber-soled shoe with deep, well spaced tread

• High-top sneakers with laces tucked in

• Sandals with heel straps and thin soles

Which type of fire extinguisher is most often found in kitchens?

• Class B

• Class D

• Class K

• Class C

Which of the following is NOT a reason for completing accident reports which is listed in the presentation?

• To track employee negligence and mistakes

• For insurance purposes

• To better understand how to prevent similar and more serious accidents

• In case of legal investigation

What is the “danger zone” in which foods should NOT be kept for more than one to two hours?

• 0°F to 30°F (-18°C to -1°C)

• 20°F to 80°F (-7°C to 27°C)

• 60°F to 110°F (16°C to 43°C)

• 40°F to 140°F (5°C to 60°C

Menu disclaimers are required for which of the following?

• Fried foods

• “Cooked to order” meat and eggs

• Foods high in fat

• Imported fruits and vegetables

ServSafe® is administered by which of the following organizations?

• The National Restaurant Association

• The Society for Foodservice Management

• The Food Institute

• The Partnership for Food Safety Education

Workplace safety violation penalties vary based on which factors?

• Awareness of violation and effects of violation

• Seriousness of violation and ability to pay

• Awareness of violation, seriousness of violation and whether the violation is a repeated violation

• Seriousness of violation, effects of violation and ability to pay

Who should perform health inspections?

• OSHA compliance officers

• Management

• Employees

• An objective third party