WorksheetsServSafe Chapters 1-4
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 40mins
What is one factor that affects the growth of bacteria in food?
Leanness
Density
Ripeness
Acidity
Peanuts and soy products are two possible food items that can be dangerous for people with
FAT TOM
food allergies
chemical sensitivity
poor personal hygiene
Wheezing and hives are symptoms of
Food allergies
Norovirus
Botulism
Hepatitis A
What are the most common symptoms of a foodborne illness?
Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, and dizziness.
Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, and headache.
Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, and jaundice.
Diarrhea, vomiting, fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, and tiredness.
Shiga Toxin-producing E. Coil (STEC) is commonly linked with what type of food?
Potato salad
Thick stews
Dairy products
Raw ground beef
What is the most important way to prevent a foodborne illness from viruses?
Control time and temperature.
Prevent cross-contamination
Practice good personal hygiene.
Practice good cleaning and sanitizing.
A food handler stored a sanitizer spray bottle on the shelf above the prep table that had just been sanitized. Throughout the day, the food handler used the sanitizer on the prep table, storing it in the same spot. What should the food handler have done differently?
Stored the sanitizer bottle away from the prep area.
Stored the sanitizer bottle on the floor between uses.
Stored the sanitizer bottle on the prep table between uses.
Stored the sanitizer bottle with food supplies below the prep table.
An example of a physical contaminant is a
sanitizer
pesticide
metal fragment
parasite
The gap between what food handlers are required to know to perform their jobs and what they actually know is called
a job scan.
a task analysis.
a training need.
an employment deficit.
Which of the following symptoms requires excluding a food handler from work?
Sore throat and fever in a high-risk population
Vomiting
Jaundice
All of the above
To prevent the deliberate contamination of food, a manager should know who is in the facility, monitor the security of products, keep information related to food security on file, and know...
how to fill out an incident report
when to register with the EPA
who to contact about suspicious activity
where to find the chemicals in the operation
One way to prevent deliberate contamination of food is to?
Make sure you hire your friends
Make sure products you receive are from safe sources
Make sure you buy products from friends
Make sure products are open
Which is a type of physical contamination?
filet bones
drinking lemonade from a pewter pitcher
health and beauty products
hand sanitizer
What are the common symptoms of food allergies?
Headache and blurred vision
Itching, hives, and difficulty breathing
Joint pain and fatigue
None of the above
Maya is running a small restaurant. What is the best way for her to ensure the food in her restaurant is stored at the correct temperature?
Checking the temperature regularly
Storing food in a cool, dry place
Using airtight containers
Keeping food in the refrigerator
What are some common food allergens?
Peanuts and tree nuts
Milk and dairy products
Shellfish and fish
All of the above
What are the potential health risks of consuming food with physical contaminants?
Food poisoning and allergic reactions
Choking and injury
Nutritional deficiencies
Weight gain and obesity
How can cross-contact be avoided in a foodservice operation?
Checking recipes and ingredient labels
Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing cookware and utensils
Making sure the allergen doesn't touch anything for customers with food allergies
All of the above
What are the most common food allergens?
Bacteria and viruses
Peanuts and tree nuts
Metal shavings and wood
Chemical cleaners and sanitizers
Who are some groups that may attempt to deliberately contaminate food?
Terrorists or activists
Farmers and producers
Health inspectors
Restaurant customers
What does the "flow of food" refer to in a food operation?
The path food takes from purchasing to service.
The process of food being cooked and served.
The movement of food within the kitchen.
The journey of food from farm to table.
What are the two critical practices for keeping food safe throughout its flow?
Preventing cross-contamination and ensuring proper cooking.
Preventing cross-contamination and preventing time-temperature abuse.
Maintaining cleanliness and proper storage.
Monitoring temperatures and recording data.
What is the temperature range considered the "temperature danger zone" for food?
32°F and 212°F (0°C and 100°C)
41°F and 135°F (5°C and 57°C)
70°F and 125°F (21°C and 52°C)
0°F and 40°F (-18°C and 4°C)
How long can food safely remain in the temperature danger zone before it must be discarded?
Up to 2 hours.
Up to 3 hours.
Up to 4 hours.
Up to 6 hours.
What is the most important tool for monitoring temperature to keep food safe?
Timer
Thermometer
Hygrometer
Pressure gauge
What is the primary limitation of infrared (laser) thermometers when measuring food temperatures?
They are only accurate for measuring the internal temperature of thick foods.
They can only measure surface temperatures and cannot measure internal food temperatures.
They require direct contact with the food, which can lead to cross-contamination.
They are not suitable for use with hot liquids or frying oil.
What is a cooking lab you would really enjoy? Keep in mind time and expenses.
