ServSafe Manager Ch 9

What should be considered when selecting materials and equipment for food service operations to ensure safety?

• Aesthetics and design only

• Cost-effectiveness and size

• Safety and suitability for food service

• Brand popularity

Which of the following is a method to avoid food safety hazards caused by utilities in a facility?

• Regular maintenance and inspection

• Decreasing utility usage

• Ignoring minor utility faults

• Using older equipment

What is a crucial approach to maintaining a food service facility?

• Minimal cleaning

• Frequent renovation

• Regular upkeep and sanitation

• Limited staff training

What is an effective strategy to handle emergencies in food service operations?

• Waiting for external help

• Having no emergency plan

• Implementing a well-prepared emergency response plan

• Reducing staff during emergencies

What is the best way to prevent and manage pests in a food service facility?

• Using natural predators only

• Keeping doors and windows open

• Regular pest control measures

• Ignoring small infestations

What is a requirement for the floors in a safe operation environment according to the image?

• Floors must be carpeted

• Floors should be smooth and durable

• Floors require wooden finishing

• Floors need to be heated

How often should floors, walls, and ceilings be maintained in a safe operation environment?

• Once a year

• Monthly

• Weekly

• Regularly

What should be done if there are missing ceiling or flooring tiles in a safe operation environment?

• Ignore until more tiles are missing

• Paint over the missing areas

• Replace or repair the missing tiles

• Cover them with furniture

What is the purpose of having coving on floors in a safe operation environment?

• To make the floors look attractive

• To reduce the noise level

• To make cleaning easier

• To increase floor durability

What should be done with standing water on floors in a safe operation environment?

• It should be left to evaporate

• It should be moved from the floors

• It should be used for cleaning

• It should be ignored