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ServSafe Diagnostic Ch.1-10

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Whats the last step in a 3 compartment sink?

a)
b)
c)
2.

When should you not go to work?

a)
b)
c)
3.

Which one is cross contamination?

a)
b)
c)
4.

What do you do immediately with the paper towel when you are done drying your hands?

a)

Throw it on the floor

b)

Put it in your pocket for later use

c)

throw it away

d)

use it to turn the faucet off

5.

True or false, It is important to wash between your fingers, under your nails, the tops of your hands.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What is the temperature danger zone?

a)

41F-140F

b)

41F-135F

c)

32F-70F

d)

70F-125F

7.

TCS foods are...

a)

food that require temperature control for safety

b)

food that require time control for safety

c)

foods that require taste control for safety

d)

foods that require time & temperature control for safety

8.

What is calibration?

a)

making sure a knife is sharp

b)

making sure the kitchen is clean

c)

sanitizing the thermometer before using

d)

making sure the thermometer is accurate before using

9.

What internal temp should whole poultry be cooked to?

a)

140F

b)

155F

c)

165F

d)

170F

10.
What should food handlers do after prepping food and before using the restroom?
a)
Wash their hands
b)
Take off their hats
c)
Change their gloves
d)
Take off their aprons
11.
Which piece of jewelry can be worn on a food handler's hand or arm?
a)
Watch
b)
Diamond ring
c)
Plain band ring
d)
Medical bracelet
12.
When should food handlers who wear gloves wash their hands?
a)
After putting on the gloves
b)
Before taking off the gloves
c)
Before putting on the gloves
d)
After applying a hand antiseptic 
13.

AT WHAT MAXIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SHOULD COLD TCS FOODS BE HELD?

a)

0⁰F (-17⁰C)

b)

32⁰F (0⁰C)

c)

41⁰F (5⁰C)

d)

60⁰F (16⁰C)

14.
HOW OFTEN MUST YOU CHECK THE TEMPERATURE OF FOOD THAT IS BEING HELD WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL?
a)
At least every 2 hours
b)
At least every 4 hours
c)
At least every 6 hours
d)
At least every 8 hours
15.

WHICH MAY BE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS?

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

What is the correct way to clean and sanitize a prep table?

a)

Remove food from the surface, wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry

b)

Remove food from the surface, sanitize, rinse, wash and air dry

c)

Remove food from the surface, wash, sanitize, air dry then rinse

d)

Remove food from the surface, air dry, wash, rinse, sanitize

17.

The order in which a 3 compartment sink is set up is?

a)

Rinse, wash and sanitize

b)

Sanitize, wash, and rinse

c)

Wash, rinse and rinse again

d)

Wash, rinse then sanitize

18.

Where should garbage cans be cleaned?

a)

Away from food and utensils.

b)

Next to food prep areas.

c)

In cold-storage areas.

d)

In food-storage areas.

19.
Having symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea can contaminate food
a)
True
b)
False
20.

Surfaces that touch food are called:

a)

food contact surfaces

b)

food surfaces

c)

dirty surfaces

d)

contaminated surfaces

21.

How many seconds for proper handwashing?

a)

10 secs

b)

20 secs

c)

30 secs

d)

1 minute

22.

What is the correct order for handwashing?

a)

wet hands and arms, scrub them, apply soap, rinse, dry

b)

dry, rinse, scrub, apply soap, wet hands

c)

wet hands and arms, apply soap, scrub, rinse, dry

d)

rinse hands and arms, apply soap, dry

23.

What are the hazards that make food unsafe? Select all that apply.

a)

chemical

b)

physical

c)

biological

d)

nutritional

24.

Ready to eat TCS foods must be marked with the date by which it must be sold, eaten, or thrown out if it will be held for longer than how many hours?

a)

4 hours

b)

24 hours

c)

48 hours

d)

72 hours

25.

What is an example of the top 8 food allergies? Select all that apply.

a)

wheat

b)

peanut

c)

fish

d)

milk

26.

When washing tableware in a 3 compartment sink, the water temperature should be at least

a)

45 degrees

b)

110 degrees

c)

180 degrees

d)

55 degrees

27.

How can a food handler identify food that has been contaminated with pathogens?

a)

it cannot be detected

b)

smelling the food

c)

asking a manager

d)

looking at the food

28.

Food contamination caused by pathogens on a food handler's body can be controlled by

a)

going to the bathroom

b)

wearing an apron

c)

good personal hygiene

d)

using towels

29.

What is the best way to limit the growth of bacteria in food?

a)

using proper hygiene practices

b)

cleaning and sanitizing food

c)

using separate plates

d)

controlling time and temperature

30.

Cook food to high temperatures so that...

a)

the food looks visually appealing and juicy

b)

pathogens are reduced and illness is prevented

c)

physical hazards are burned away

d)

bacteria can flourish

31.

What internal temp should ground poultry be cooked to?

a)

140F

b)

155F

c)

165F

d)

170F

32.

What internal temp should steaks/chops of beef, pork, veal, or lamb be cooked to?

a)

140F

b)

155F

c)

165F

d)

145F

33.

What internal temp should ground beef or pork be cooked to?

a)

140F

b)

155F

c)

165F

d)

170F

34.

Check the most common symptoms that indicate a customer is having an allergic reaction (more than one possible answer):

a)

Fever

b)

Hives

c)

Nausea

d)

Bruising

35.

Check the most common symptoms that indicate a customer is having an allergic reaction (more than one possible answer):

a)

Swollen face

b)

Abdominal pain

c)

Shortness of breath

d)

Tightening of the chest

36.

What's the best way for a waiter NOT to handle food allergies?

a)

Describe dishes fully, including "secret" ingredients

b)

Suggest items that do not contain the food customer is allergic to

c)

Ignore customer allergy and have him/her order what you want to serve

d)

Make sure to know all ingredients in a dish

37.
What is required for measuring the sanitizing rinse temperature in a high-temperature dishwashing machine?
a)
Infrared thermometer
b)
Time-temperature indicator
c)
Maximum registering thermometer
d)
Thermocouple with immersion probe
38.
What must food handlers do to make sure sanitizing solution for use on food-contact surfaces has been made correctly?
a)
Test the solution with a sanitizer kit.
b)
Use very hot water when making this solution.
c)
Try out the solution on a food contact surface.
d)
Mix the solution with equal parts water.
39.
What should be done when throwing away chemicals?
a)
Seal the container and recycle it.
b)
Seal the container in a bag and place it in the garbage.
c)
Follow label instructions and regulatory requirements.
d)
Pour leftover chemicals into a drain and throw the container away.
40.
How should flatware and utensils that have been cleaned and sanitized be stored?
a)
With handles facing up
b)
Below cleaning supplies
c)
In drawers that have been washed and rinsed
d)
Four inches (10 cm) from the floor
41.
What is the correct way to clean and sanitize a prep table?
a)
A.  Remove food from the surface wash rinse sanitize, air-dry
b)
B.  Remove food from the surface, sanitize rinse, wash, air-dry
c)
C.  Remove food from the surface, air-dry, wash, rinse, 
d)
D.  Rermove food from the surface air-dry, wash, rinse, sanitize
42.

A food safety management system is a group of practices and procedures intended to:

a)

Make sure your operation is financially successful

b)

Prevent foodborne illnesses

c)

Keep people from bringing pets into restaurants

d)

None of the above

43.

Your operation should have which of the following food safety programs? Select all that apply

a)

Food safety training program

b)

Standard operating procedures

c)

Personal hygiene program

d)

Cleaning and sanitation program

e)

Facility design and equipment maintenance program

44.

A HACCP Plan is a

a)

Plan to help prevent foodborne illnesses

b)

Plan to help identify food risks in your operation

c)

Plan to help control food operations in a way that keeps food safe

d)

All of the above

45.

HACCP stands for

a)

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Position

b)

Hazard Analysis Condition Control Position

c)

Hazard Analysis Condition Control Point

d)

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point

46.

Which of the following is the first HACCP principle?

a)

Identify corrective actions

b)

Conduct a hazard analysis

c)

Verify that the system works

d)

Determine critical control points

47.

The water provided to a handwashing sink must be:

a)

Hot water only.

b)

Cold water only.

c)

Drinkable water only.

d)

Fluoridated water only.

48.

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

a)

Absorbent and durable.

b)

Hard and durable.

c)

Porous and durable.

d)

Smooth and durable.

49.

Grease and condensation buildup on surfaces can be avoided with correct:

a)

Garbage disposal.

b)

Lighting.

c)

Sanitizing.

d)

Ventilation.

50.

An imminent health hazard, such as a water supply interruption, requires immediate correction or:

a)

A HACCP plan.

b)

Closure of the operation.

c)

Evaluation of the situation.

d)

Normal operating procedures.

51.

What is one way to keep an operation pest-free?

a)

Deny pests access to the operation.

b)

Keep outdoor garbage containers open.

c)

Clean up food spills at the end of each shift.

d)

Store food and supplies one inch of the floor in storage.

52.

What organization creates national standards for food service equipment?

a)

CDC

b)

EPA.

c)

FDA and USDA.

d)

NSF and ANSI.

53.

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

a)

Boil the water for 1 minute before use.

b)

Contact the local regulatory authority before use.

c)

Use the water for everything except dishwashing.

d)

Use the water for everything except handwashing.

54.

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

a)

Raise the heat tin the operation after hours.

b)

Lower the heat in the operation after-hours.

c)

Work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)

d)

Apply over-the counter pesticides around the operation.

55.

The key concept in usage of stored food is ____.

a)

last in, first out

b)

first in, last out

c)

first in, first out

d)

keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold

56.

Which of the listed tools is need to inspect food items at the time of delivery?

a)

flashlight

b)

hand truck

c)

Thermometer

d)

gloves

57.

Temperature Cold Foods should be received?

a)

41 or less

b)

51 or less

c)

71 or less

d)

165 or less

58.

A package of canned tomato sauce with rust and dents should be

a)

Thrown Away

b)

Put on the shelf 1st

c)

Used immediatly

d)

Rejected and credited

59.

What do you look for when checking poor food quality

a)

Appearance, Texture, Odor

b)

Price, Availability, Ripeness

c)

Selection, Dates, Packaging

d)

Frozen, Fresh, Raw

60.

Store Ready to Eat Foods ......

a)

Above red meat, below eggs

b)

Above ground meat, below seafood

c)

Above seafood and raw meat, with other ready to eat foods

d)

above ground meat, with eggs

61.

What should happen after you reject a food delivery?

a)

Sign a credit or adjustment slip to give back to the delivery person.

b)

Inform the staff you found a possible food contamination

c)

Find a new reputable supplier

62.

A TCS time-control-safety food can be stored

a)

for only 3 days under 41 degrees

b)

for only 5 days under 41 degrees

c)

for only 2 days under 41 degrees

d)

for only 7 days under 41 degrees

63.

How long do you need to keep seafood documentation for?

a)

1 week

b)

1 year

c)

90 days

d)

Until their expiration date

64.
  1. Why is buying from an approved source so important?
a)

You can get a better deal from approved sources

b)

It saves money

c)

Unapproved sources can't guarantee sanitation and safety

d)

It costs more to buy from approved sources

65.

What is the flow of food?

a)

The path that food takes through your operation: Starting with Cooking and ending with Service

b)

The path that food takes through your operation: Starts with proper storage and ends with proper cooking

c)

The path that food takes through your operation: Starting with Purchasing and ending with Service

d)

Food going down the garbage disposal

66.

What type of expiry date definition is this?

Shown on perishable products. Indicates the end of shelf life at the store. Can usually be eaten after this date if it is still within its ‘use by’ date.

a)

Use by

b)

Best before

c)

Sell by

67.

Dry storage must be between 50-70F.

a)

false

b)

true

68.

Check next to a food if it contains one of the eight most common food allergens (may contain one or more responses):

a)

Green beans dressed with olive oil and garlic

b)

Smoked salmon wrapped in a lettuce leaf

c)

Multigrain bread made with wheat

d)

Melon slices wrapped with prosciutto (ham)

69.
Which piece of jewelry can be worn on a food handler's hand or arm?
a)
Watch
b)
Diamond ring
c)
Plain band ring
d)
Medical bracelet
70.
A food handler has been diagnosed with an illness from Shigella spp. What should the manager tell this food handler to do?
a)
Stay home until a doctor approves a return to work.
b)
Wear gloves while handling food.
c)
Work in a nonfood handling situation.
d)
Wash hands frequently while handling food.
71.

A manager's responsibility to actively control risk factors for foodborne illnesses is called

a)

a hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP)

b)

Quality Control Assurance

c)

Food Safety Management

d)

Active Managerial Control

72.

A manger asks a chef to continue cooking chicken breasts after seeing them cooked to an incorrect temperature. This is an example of which step in active managerial control?

a)

Identifying risks

b)

Monitoring

c)

Corrective action

d)

Re-evaluation

73.

A power outage has left hot TCS Food out of temperature control for six hours. What must be done with the food?

a)

Cool the food to 41*F or lower

b)

Serve the food immediately

c)

Cook the food the 165*F

d)

Throw the food away

74.

An imminent health hazard, such as a water supply interruption, requires immediate correction or

a)

a HACCP plan

b)

closure of the operation

c)

evaluation of the situation

d)

normal operating procedures

75.

What is the best way to protect food from deliberate tampering?

a)

Make it as difficult as possible for someone to tamper with it

b)

Allow former employees into the operation

c)

Perform spot inspections on new vendors

d)

Use the USDA A.L.A.R.M

76.

To prevent the deliberate deliberate contamination of food, a manger should know whom to contact about suspicious activity, monitor the security of products, keep information related to food security on file, and know

a)

when to register with the EPA

b)

how to fill out an incident report

c)

where to find Safety Data Sheets in the operation

d)

who is in the facility

77.

Where should food handlers wash their hands?

a)

Prep sink

b)

Utility sink

c)

Designated sink for handwashing

d)

Three-compartment sink

78.

What must food handlers do after touching their body or clothin?

a)

Wash their hands

b)

Rinse their gloves

c)

Change their aprons

d)

Use a hand antiseptic

79.

After which activity must food handlers wash their hands?

a)

Clearing tables

b)

Putting on gloves

c)

Serving customers

d)

Applying hand antiseptic

80.

What is the main reason for food handlers to avoid scratching their scalps?

a)

Transferring a food allergen

b)

Spreading pathogens to food

c)

Getting food in their hair

d)

Causing toxic-metal poisoning

81.

What should a food handler do when working with an infected cut on the finger?

a)

Cover the wound with a bandage

b)

Stay away from food and prep area

c)

Cover the hand with a glove or finger cot

d)

Cover the wound with an impermeable bandage or finger cot and a glove

82.

In addition to other criteria, how many people must have the same symptoms in order for a foodborne illness to be considered an outbreak?

a)

At least 1

b)

At least 2

c)

At least 10

d)

At least 20

83.

When should a food handler with a sore throat and fever be excluded from the operation?

a)

Customers served are primarily a high-risk population

b)

Fever is over 100*F

c)

Sore throat has lasted for more than 5 days

d)

Before the regulatory authority is notified

84.

What is a basic characteristic of a virus?

a)

Destroyed by cooking

b)

Grows in food

c)

Requires a living host to grow

d)

Commonly found in cattle intestines

85.

After handling raw meat and before handling produce, what should food handlers do with their gloves?

a)

Clean and sanitize them

b)

Continue working with them

c)

Set them aside if working with meat again later

d)

Wash hands and change them

86.

Where should personal items, like a coat, be stored in the operation?

a)

On a shelf, above food

b)

On a shelf, below food

c)

In a designated area, away from food

d)

In a kitchen, away from moving equipment

87.

How should the temperature of a shipment of sour cream be taken when it arrives at an operation?

a)

Place a hand on a container to see if it is cool to the touch

b)

Hold an infrared thermometer as close as possible to a case

c)

Place the thermometer stem between shipping boxes for a reading

d)

Remove the lid of a container and put the thermometer stem into the sour cream

88.

What is the most important factor in choosing an approved food supplier?

a)

It has a HACCP program or other food safety system

b)

It has documented manufacturing and packing practices

c)

Its warehouse is close to the operation, reducing shipping time

d)

It has been inspected and complies with local, state, and federal laws

89.

Soup on a buffet should be labeled with the

a)

name of the food

b)

prep date

c)

soup's ingredients

d)

use-by date

90.

How should chemicals be stored?

a)

Above food

b)

Away from prep areas

c)

In food storage areas

d)

With kitchenware

91.

What should be done to ready-to-eat TCS food that will be prepped on-site and held for longer than24 hours?

a)

Date mark it

b)

Sell it

c)

Throw it away

d)

Serve it within the next hour

92.

What must a manager do with a recalled food item in the operation?

a)

Combine the item with non-recalled items during preparation

b)

Record the names of customers who purchase the item

c)

Store the recalled item separately from other food

d)

Sell all recalled items within 24 hours

93.

A recall has been issued for a specific brand of orange juice. The store manager has matched the information from the recall notice to the item, removed the item from inventory, and stored it in a secure location. What should the manager do next?

a)

Refer to the vendor notification for next steps.

b)

Contact the supplier and arrange for the product to be picked up

c)

Lable the item to prevent it from accidentaly being placed back in inventory

d)

Inform the local media, customers, and employees of the reason for the recall

94.

A food item that is received with an expired use-by date should be

a)

rejected

b)

used immediately

c)

accepted but labeled differently

d)

accepted but kept separate from other items

95.

Cold food can be held intentionally held without temperature control for ___ hours as long as it does not exceed 70*F.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

96.

When delivering food for oof-site service, raw poultry must be stored

a)

at a lower temperature than ready-to-eat food

b)

separately from ready-to-eat food

c)

without temperature control

d)

above raw beef

97.

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for seafood?

a)

135*F or higher for 15 seconds

b)

145*F or higher for 15 seconds

c)

155*F or higher for 15 seconds

d)

165*F or higher for 15 seconds

98.

Food must be cooled from 135*F to ___ within 2 hours.

a)

80*F

b)

45*F

c)

70*F

d)

41*F

99.

Hot TCS Food being hot-held for service must be at what temperature?

a)

70*F or higher

b)

125*F or higher

c)

135*F or higher

d)

155*F or higher

100.

Food being cooled must pass quickly through which temperature range to reduce pathogen growth?

a)

65*F to 20*F

b)

125*F to 70*F

c)

180*F to 130*F

d)

220*F to 195*F