AFS 7.0

What is the minimum temperature at which hot food should be hot-held for service?

• 120°F

• 130°F

• 140°F

• 135°F

How often should the temperature of hot-hold food be checked?

• Every 45 minutes

• Every 60 minutes

• Every 15 minutes

• Every 30 minutes

What is the maximum time food can be held hot without temperature controls?

• 8 hours

• 6 hours

• 4 hours

• 2 hours

What is the maximum temperature at which cold food should be kept for service?

• 45°F

• 41°F

• 39°F

• 35°F

How long can cold food be held without temperature control?

• Up to 10 hours

• Up to 4 hours

• Up to 6 hours

• Up to 8 hours

What is the recommended method to minimize the risk of cross-contamination in self-service areas?

• Allow customers to re-use their plates

• Provide enough serving utensils

• Mix different food products

• Do not label the food

What is the best way to handle glassware to reduce the chances of cross-contamination?

• Touch the bottom of the glass

• Use a tray or rack

• Carry a stack of glasses

• Hold the top of the glass

What is the recommended way to serve dinner rolls?

• Use bare hands

• Use tongs or gloves

• Touch ready-to-eat food with bare hands

• Do not use any serving utensils

What is the maximum time for which food can be held without temperature control for off-site service?

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 8 hours

• 6 hours

What should be done if the temperature of vending machine sandwiches rises above 41°F?

• Do nothing

• Increase the temperature further

• Continue serving the sandwiches

• Contact the supplier of the machines