ServSafe Practice Questions Chapter 9

What are the most important food safety features to look for when selecting flooring, wall, and ceiling materials?

• absorbent and durable

• hard and durable

• porous and durable

• smooth and durable

What organization creates national standards for foodservice equipment?

• CDC

• EPA

• FDA

• NSF

When installing tabletop equipment on legs, the space between the base of the equipment and the tabletop must be at least...

• ...2 inches (5 centimeters).

• ...4 inches (10 centimeters).

• ...6 inches (15 centimeters)

• ...8 inches (20 centimeters)

An operation has a buildup of grease and condensation on the walls and ceiling. What is the most likely problem?

• The ventilation system is not working correctly.

• The cleaning chemicals are not being used correctly.

• The staff are not cleaning the walls correctly.

• The grill is not being operated at a high-enough temperature.

A handwashing station should have a garbage container, hot and cold water, signage, a way to dry hands, and...

• ...soap.

• ...a timer.

• ...a clock.

• ...gloves.

What is the only completely reliable method for preventing backflow?

• air gap

• ball valve

• cross-connection

• vacuum breaker

A food handler drops the end of a hose into a mop bucket and turns the water on to fill it. What has the food handler done wrong?

• created a cross-connection

• created an air-gap separation

• prevented backflow

• prevented atmospheric vacuuming

An operation received a violation in the outside area of the facility. The manager reviewed the area and saw that the dumpster was placed on a freshly graveled drive. The lids were closed, and the drain plug was in place to prevent the dumpster from draining. What was the problem?

• The dumpster lids should have been open to allow it to air out.

• The drain plug should have been removed to allow the dumpster to drain correctly.

• The surface underneath the dumpster should have been paved with concrete or asphalt.

• The dumpster should have been freshly painted so that food debris would not stick to surfaces.

A broken water main has caused the water in an operation to appear brown. What should the manager do?

• Boil the water for 1 minute before use.

• Contact the local regulatory authority before use.

• Use the water for everything except dishwashing.

• Use the water for everything except handwashing.

What is the best way to eliminate pests that have entered the operation?

• Raise the heat in the operation after hours.

• Lower the heat in the operation after hours.

• Work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO).

• Apply over-the-counter pesticides around the operation.