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How do you store oysters?
Shellfish should be stored in their original containers at a temperature of 41F or less. Keep the shellstock tag on the original container until it is...
Fresh Shell Eggs
Can be received at 45°, but must be refrigerated upon reciept at an ambient temperature of 41°
Storage for pooled (cracked and combined) cracked eggs
Cook them promptly after mixing or store them at 41 F (5 C) or lower
ROP packaging
Reduced oxygen packaging (vacuum sealed is an example)
What is the MOST APPROPRIATE method for displaying serving utensils on a self service buffet or salad bar?
On a clean surface such as a plate or tray
The minimum water temperature when sanitizing utensils using hot water is
171°F (77°C)
A food handler should clean a garbage container in the
service sink
Handwashing stations must contain which item?
Handwashing signage
A food worker is not sure when the dry storage are needs to be cleaned. What can be done to find out when to clean it?
Check the master cleaning schedule.
For which of the following cleaning issues are general purpose detergents effective?
Dirt and grime on the walls
Why is a food handler is required to wear a hair restraint?
Keep hair away from food
Which cleaning agent would BEST remove mineral buildup on a steam table?
Delimer
A backup of sewage in the operation's dry storage area would be a reason to contact the local regulatory authority because it is considered a
imminent health contaminant
Which step MUST a food establishment take with a product that has been identified in a food recall?
Discontinue use of the food item
In an operation, where should pesticides be stored?
Away from food items, in clearly labeled containers
What is the MAXIMUM number of days that potato salad may be kept if it remains at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or lower?
5
One method of denying pests access to an operation is to
keep garbage cans clean and sanitized.
The FIRST step in handwashing is to
wet hands.
Tableware and utensils that are NOT single use must be kept at least how many inches off of the floor?
6
To help ensure that shell eggs will be safe to eat, they should be
stored in the cooler at 45°F (7°C) or lower.
After inspecting morning deliveries, which item should be rejected immediately?
Fresh mussels at 51°F (11°C)
Five gallons of beef stew are prepped on September 1st. The date to consume, sell, or discard the stew is September
7th.
Using hard water when preparing a sanitizing solution will cause the sanitizer to be
less effective.
Food handlers should wash their hands between
Shaking hands with a guest and replenishing the food on the salad bar.
An infrared thermometer is BEST used to measure the temperature of
equipment.
A manager should store canned soup that has been recalled in a(n)
separate area until it can be returned to the distributor for credit.
Chemicals used in an operation must be labeled with their
common name.
An operation can reduced the likelihood of biological contamination by
purchasing seafood from approved, reputable suppliers.
A nursing home has placed an order for 25 box lunches for a picnic. A specialty sandwich will be served. In reviewing the standard ingredients for this sandwich, which item should be left off?
Raw alfalfa sprouts
Which item may be re-served to customers?
Wrapped crackers on a plate
What is the MINIMUM internal temperature for hot food being held prior to service?
135°F (57°C).
Live clams must be rejected if the
carton does not have a shellfish identification tag on the outside.
The space between a wall-mounted faucet and the sink rim is an example of a(n)
air gap.
Which practice reduces the risk of contamination in a food prep area?
Drinking beverages from a covered container with a straw
The purpose of a food defense program is to
avoid the deliberate contamination of food.
ALERT is an acronym that represents
a way to decrease the risk of intentional food contamination.
Dairy products, other than milk, MUST be received at or below
45°F (7°C)
The hair, nose, throat, and infected cuts of an average healthy person
may carry Staphylococcus.
When holding food without temperature control, the food must be marked to indicate the
time it must be thrown out.&
Cross-contact occurs when
different types of food are cooked in the same fryer.
Food that is honestly presented is
offered in a way that is not misleading.
When washing hands, a food handler should use water that is as hot as the food handler can comfortably stand, or at least
100°F (38°C)
A cook takes poultry out of the oven for service, checks the temperature of poultry that is baking, and finds that it is 150°F (66°C). The cook records this in a log and continues cooking the poultry until its temperature is 165°F...
Continuing the cooking process
Which method is acceptable for preventing non-drinkable water from backflowing into the water supply through the faucet?
Creating an air gap between the faucet spout and the rim of the sink
How can an operation assist customers with food allergies?
Designate a manger to answer all allergy-related questions from customers.
The third compartment in a three-compartment sink is used for
sanitizing.
What is the PRIMARY source of hepatitis A?
Human feces
When a critical control point is NOT met, a food handler must first
take corrective action.
An example of a physical contaminant is a
caterpillar found in a case of lettuce.
Outside garbage containers must be
sealed with tight-fitting lids.
Under which condition might food handlers contaminate fresh plant food after delivery?
Suffering from diarrhea
During on-the-job training, a manager discovers that a food handler is handling raw and then cooked poultry without changing gloves. What should the manager do?
Throw out the cooked poultry and reinforce correct food handling.
Research into the causes of a foodborne illness is conducted by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Which is a way to prevent contamination of hot food on display in a self-service area?
providing fresh plates for return visits by customers
Floor-mounted equipment must have legs that are AT LEAST how tall?
6 in (15 cm)
A cross-connection is a link between
safe and contaminated water.
An example of a corrective action is
reheating food on a buffet that is below 135°F (57°C).
Floors in a food prep area must be
Cleaned Regularly
Where MUST cloths used for wiping counters and equipment be stored between use?
In a container of sanitizer solution
An operation has been closed because it has been found to be the source of a foodborne illness outbreak. The operation can reopen if it has
the approval of the regulatory authority.
When cleaning and sanitizing equipment in a three-compartment sink,
rinse, scrape, or soak all items before washing.
In a walk-in cooler, which item should be stored on the bottom shelf?
Raw poultry
Food, water, and shelter will NOT attract insects and rodents if recyclables are stored in a(n)
clean, pest-proof container.
An operation is forced to close due to a natural disaster. The authorization to reopen must be issued by the
state or local regulatory authority.
Determining where hazards can occur in the flow of food, identifying potential food hazards, and grouping food by how it is processed in an operation are all important elements of
conducting a hazard analysis.
When should hand antiseptics be used in an operation?
After handwashing
When cooling food, an acceptable alternative to the two-stage cooling method is to use a
fan blowing on food.
An acceptable way to cool a large turkey is to place it in a
blast chiller.
Food prep equipment and utensils MUST be designed and constructed to be
avoid time-temperature abuse.
Food prep equipment and utensils MUST be designed and constructed to be
permanent.
What food safety rule MUST be consistently followed when handling ready-to-eat food?
wear single-use gloves
The PRIMARY goal of Active Managerial Control is to reduce the risk of
foodborne illness.
If a food handler is experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, he or she should be
excluded from work.
When implementing a program that prevents pests from becoming a problem at an operation, it is BEST to
work with a pest control operator.
What is the BEST way to handle recalled food items?
Remove them from inventory and relocate them to a separate area.
Which information is required on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Photos of the chemical
An operation that wants to serve clams that are displayed live in a tank until preparation MUST
obtain a variance from the regulatory authority
Highly susceptible populations include
young children and people with compromised immune systems.
Food handlers with facial hair must
wear a beard restraint.
Which potential biological food safety hazard does smoking in food storage and prep areas cause?
Saliva can get on food handlers' hands.
After observing a food handler removing plastic bags of garbage and temporarily placing them on the prep table, the Person in Charge (PIC) should
stop the food handler immediately and review the correct procedures for garbage handling.
Who is required to wear a hair restrain while working?
Dishwashers
Traces of pesticide are found on raw poultry breasts. Which type of contamination is this?
Chemical
A quaternary ammonium sanitizer is tested and measures 750 ppm. This poses a risk of which type of contamination?
Chemical
Which is the correct procedure for delivering prepared hot food off-site?
Maintain hot food temperatures above 135°F (57°C).
The Person in Charge (PIC) of a food establishment may choose to accompany the health inspector during an inspection in order to
learn from the inspector's comments and suggestions.
The Person i n Charge (PIC) has been notified by the regulatory authority that the operation will be investigated as the possible source of a current hepatitis A outbreak. What should the PIC do immediately?
Cooperate with the investigating regulatory authority
The purpose of a sanitizer test kit is to check the
concentration of a chemical solution.
When heat sanitizing in a three-compartment sink, the MINIMUM acceptable hot water temperature is
171°F (77°C).
The curved, sealed edge placed between the floor and the wall that makes this area easier to clean is known as
coving.
Sinks must be used for the correct intended purpose to prevent
cross-contamination.
When prepping foods, the only piece of jewelry that may be worn is a
plain metal band.
A food handler is slicing roast beef continuously on a slicer for 6 hours. After 4 hours, the roast beef is removed and set aside while the slicer parts are washed, rinsed, and sanitized. The meat is then put back on the slicer to...
Time-temperature abuse of the roast beef
A service sink should be used for
cleaning mops and throwing out waste water.