Ch 8 ServSafe Quiz

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

• 70°F

• 65°F

• 60°F

• 55°F

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

Which of the following methods is the best way to cool TCS foods?

• Portion the food into small servings for quick cooling

• Transfer the food from a copper pan to a steel pan

• Store the hot food in the walk-in cooler

• Let the food cool on the counter

How often should knives used to cut watermelon and pineapple be cleaned and sanitized?

• 6

• 3

• 4

• 2

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

• 135°F for 15 seconds

• 145°F for 15 seconds

• 155°F for 15 seconds

• 165°F for 15 seconds

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

• 135°F

• 145°

• 155°F

• 165°F

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

• 135°F for 15 seconds

• 145°F for 15 seconds

• 155°F for 15 seconds

• 165°F for 15 seconds

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?

• 135°F for 15 seconds

• 145°F for 15 seconds

• 155°F for 15 seconds

• 165°F for 15 seconds

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

• rare hamburger

• fried chicken tenders

• grilled cheese sandwich

• spaghetti and meat sauce