Ch. 13 Quiz

A pest in foodservice is considered

• a rat only
• a bug only
• any bug or rodent 
• an employee who talks non-stop

PCO stands for

• Pest Coordination Organization
• Pizza Control Orderer
• Pest Control Operator
• Pest Condition Organization

To ensure food safety from pests an operation should deny....

• access, food, water, shelter
• food, water, shelter
• access, food, shelter
• water

What scenerio can lead to pest infestation?

• Storing recyclables in a cardboard box
• Using the FIFO method of storage
• inserting air curtains above doors
• cleaning up spills around garbage containers

We keep pests out of storage areas by using what in the dry storage areas?

• High intensity foot candles
• low intensity foot candles
• no lighting
• a scarecrow in the storage area

What is true about coving? Select all that apply:

• It is curved

• Seals edges between a floor and wall

• It is glued tightly against the wall to prevent pest hiding places

• It protects the wall from moisture

When choosing floors, walls, and ceilings, pick those that are:

• Absorbent and durable

• Smooth and durable

• Porous and durable

• Hard and durable

What organization creates national standards for foodservice equipment?

• FDA

• CDC

• EPA

• NSF

Floor mounted equipment on legs must be at least how many inches above the floor?

• 3"

• 4"

• 5"

• 6"

Tabletop equipment on legs must be at least how many inches above the countertop?

• 3"

• 4"

• 5"

• 6"