ServSafe Practice Exam

New employees should receive basic food safety information, including personal hygiene requirements, no later than

For an illness to be considered “foodborne,” how many people must be affected after eating the same food?

While everyone is at risk for foodborne illnesses given the right circumstances, a few populations are more susceptible. Who of the following is LEAST likely to contract a foodborne illness?

A guest finds a bandaid in his food. What type of contamination would this be considered?

You receive a shipment of cold foods and notice the storage temperature is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. This would be a problem for all but which of the following foods?

Flies are most likely to spread which type of bacteria?

Most bacteria thrive in which type of environment?

Shortly after eating, a customer feels unwell. He complains his hands are tingling and that he felt cold but is starting to feel hot. Which food type likely caused his illness?

Kim needs to thaw some frozen chicken. Which method would not be appropriate?

Chicken must be cooked to which internal temperature to be considered safe for consumption?

Which of the following is not a necessary item at a hand washing station?

You just received a shipment of milk. Which of the following would make you reject the order?

What is considered an appropriate dry storage temperature range?

Your restaurant makes a TCS (time-temperature control) dish on site. Assuming it is properly labeled and stored, when must it be discarded?

Which of the following is incorrect regarding thermometers and food safety?

Which of the following foods should be discarded?

Which of these would be an unsafe practice concerning ice usage?

Which of the following would not be a reason to reject a shipment of canned food?

The HACCP is associated with:

When inspecting incoming shipments of food, you should look for the following Fahrenheit temperatures:

The power goes out in your restaurant. As a manager, what is the first action you should take?

What would be an inappropriate item to feature on a children’s menu?

The FDA is responsible for inspecting all foods except for which of the following?

Who is responsible for disposing of pesticides?

Which of the following is false regarding food service pest control measures?

You have been out on vacation for a few days from your job as a food service manager. Upon returning, you find a food in the walk-in refrigerator and are unsure of its safety. What should you do?

Which would not be a good practice when cooling food?

When stored in the refrigerator, which food must be kept in ice?

FIFO stands for:

All but which of these are signs that a food may be unsafe: