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Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
A manager wants to reduce the risk of foodborne illness by focusing on policies, training, and monitoring procedures. This approach is best described as
Quality assurance
Hazard analysis
Active managerial control
Corrective action
A shipment of fresh fish arrives with an internal temperature of 48°F. What should the manager do?
Reject the shipment
Place the fish in the freezer immediately
Cool the fish to 41°F within four hours
Accept the shipment if the fish smells fresh
Which illness is most commonly associated with tuna that has been time-temperature abused?
Norovirus
Hepatitis A
Histamine poisoning
Salmonellosis
A foodhandler removes foil from baked potatoes that were held at room temperature for four hours. What hazard is the primary concern?
Listeria monocytogenes
Clostridium botulinum
Staphylococcus aureus
Shigella spp.
Ground poultry must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of
145°F for 15 seconds
155°F for 15 seconds
165°F for 15 seconds
165°F for one minute
Which practice best demonstrates active managerial control?
Monitoring cooking temperatures and documenting results
Posting signs reminding employees to wash hands
Training employees during orientation only
Correcting violations after an inspection
A foodhandler is prepping lettuce for service. Which step reduces the risk of contamination?
Soaking lettuce in hot water
Washing lettuce after cutting
Washing lettuce before cutting
Using a sanitizer instead of water
A delivery of shell eggs is received at 45°F. What is the correct action?
Store immediately at 41°F
Accept if used within 24 hours
Accept if shells are clean
Accept the delivery
Which food must be rejected during receiving?
Fresh salmon with red gills
Milk at 39°F
Canned tomatoes with dents on the seam
Chicken with soft pink flesh
A manager wants to control time-temperature abuse. Which tool is most effective?
Calibrated thermometers
Color-coded cutting boards
Supplier invoices
FIFO labels
Which symptom requires a foodhandler to be excluded from the operation?
Sore throat with fever
Runny nose
Headache
Sneezing
What is the primary reason for labeling ready-to-eat TCS food?
To track inventory
To prevent allergen exposure
To ensure proper rotation
To meet supplier requirements
Which action is required when using time as a public health control?
Food must start at 45°F
Food must be labeled with discard time
Food must be cooked before service
Food must be reheated every hour
A manager notices recurring issues with improper cooling. Which corrective action is most effective?
Retrain staff on cooling procedures
Post new signage
Increase inspections
Change suppliers
Which cooling method is acceptable?
Placing hot soup directly in the walk-in
Dividing food into shallow pans
Covering food tightly while hot
Cooling at room temperature
A foodhandler has jaundice. When can they return to work?
After symptoms stop
After 24 hours
After medical clearance
After retraining
Which is a responsibility of the manager during receiving?
Cooking food to required temperatures
Checking supplier temperatures
Labeling prepared food
Monitoring service areas
A sanitizer is too weak. What is the likely result?
Equipment damage
Chemical contamination
Food discoloration
Ineffective pathogen reduction
Which food is most associated with Listeria monocytogenes?
Raw chicken
Deli meats
Ground beef
Fresh produce
Which pest prevention method is most effective?
Using traps only
Sealing gaps and cracks
Applying pesticides weekly
Leaving doors open
Which food can be served undercooked if requested?
Ground beef
Poultry
Eggs for immediate service
Stuffed pork
A facility has poor ventilation. What is the most likely issue?
Chemical contamination
Grease buildup and fire risk
Cross-contact
Biological contamination
Which document helps track food safety procedures?
Invoice
Cleaning schedule
Temperature log
Employee handbook
Which food must be cooked to 165°F?
Ground beef
Injected pork
Seafood
Ground poultry
Which practice helps prevent backflow?
Installing air gaps
Using longer hoses
Increasing water pressure
Cleaning drains daily
Which food should be rejected during receiving?
Fresh apples
Milk at 38°F
Live shellfish with tags
Frozen food with thawed edges
A manager reviews temperature logs and notices chicken reached 160°F for 15 seconds. What action is required?
Continue cooking until 165°F for 15 seconds
Serve immediately
Hot-hold at 135°F
Reheat to 165°F
A deli prepares sliced turkey on Monday and holds it at 39°F. On which day must it be discarded?
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Friday
A foodhandler reheats soup to 165°F in 90 minutes and places it in hot holding. What requirement was met?
Correct reheating time and temperature
Correct cooking temperature
Correct hot-holding temperature
Correct cooling method
Which food presents the highest risk for Listeria monocytogenes?
Dry pasta
Deli ham
Ground beef
Raw chicken
Which pathogen is commonly linked to poor handwashing and can be spread by flies?
Listeria monocytogenes
Salmonella Typhi
Shigella spp.
Clostridium botulinum
A foodhandler with diarrhea continues working with ready-to-eat food. Which illness is the primary concern?
Listeriosis
Shigellosis
Botulism
Histamine poisoning
A manager reviews receiving temperatures but does not act on violations. What is missing?
Monitoring
Verification
Corrective action
Documentation
A sanitizer concentration is too strong. What is the risk?
Pathogens survive
Chemical contamination
Equipment corrosion only
Physical contamination
A cook checks chicken temperatures but does not record them. The manager later reviews logs to confirm standards were met. What part is missing?
Verification
Documentation
Corrective action
Hazard analysis
Which example best shows monitoring?
Reviewing temperature logs at the end of the week
Training employees on a new procedure
Checking and recording food temperatures during cooking
Discarding food that did not meet standards
A delivery of fresh fish arrives. Which condition requires rejection?
Clear eyes and mild ocean smell
Firm flesh that springs back
Strong ammonia odor
Stored on ice and cold to the touch
A foodhandler stores raw ground beef on a shelf above washed produce. What is the main problem?
Incorrect storage order
Time-temperature abuse
Poor labeling
Unsafe receiving
Ready-to-eat TCS food held at 41°F or lower must be date marked if kept longer than
72 hours
48 hours
24 hours
12 hours
Food must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within
2 hours
4 hours
6 hours
8 hours
Which pathogen forms spores and is associated with improper cooling of cooked foods like gravy or stews?
Clostridium perfringens
Campylobacter jejuni
Listeria monocytogenes
Staphylococcus aureus
Which pathogen produces toxins that can survive reheating once formed?
Listeria monocytogenes
Campylobacter jejuni
Salmonella Typhi
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the third step when cleaning items in a three-compartment sink?
Rinsing with clean water
Washing with detergent
Sanitizing
Air-Drying
Which factor determines if sanitizing is effective?
Water clarity
Sanitizer concentration
Type of detergent used
Length of air-drying
Which is an example of a critical control point?
Storing food in dry storage
Cooking chicken to required temperature
Labeling food containers
Training employees
Which practice prevents contamination when serving food?
Handling plates by the rim
Stacking glasses inside one another
Handling utensils by the handles
Touching food-contact surfaces
