serv safe Flashcards
what food associated with Salmonella Typhi
a. beverages
b. produce
c. shellfish from contaminated water
d. undercooked ground beef
a. beverages
what symptoms require a food handler from being excluded from working
a. sore throat
b. jaundice
c. coughing
d. stomach cramps
b. jaundice
Which is an example of physical contamination?
a. sneezing on food
b. touching dirty food-contact surfaces
c. bones in fish
d. cooking tomato sauce in a copper pan
c. bones in fish
What practice is useful for preventing Norovirus from causing foodborne illness?
a. cooking food to minimum internal temperature
b. correct handwashing
c. cooling food rapidly
d. encouraging staff to get flu shot
c. cooling food rapidly
What condition promotes the growth of bacteria?
a. high acidity
b. low levels of moisture
c. food held between 70 and 125 degrees F (21 C and 52 C)
d. food with a pH that is highly alkaline
c. food held between 70 and 125 degrees F (21 C and 52 C)
Parasites are commonly associated with what food?
a. mushrooms
b. wild game
c. whole wheat
d. dairy products
b. wild game
What practice should be used to prevent seafood toxins from causing a foodborne illness
a. cooking food to correct internal temperatures
b. handwashing throughout the day
c. purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers
d. microwaving fish to be served raw for 15 secods
c. purchasing food from approved, reputable suppliers
How should chemicals be stored?
a. above food
b. away from prep areas
c. in food-storage areas
d. with kitchenware
b. away from prep areas
What does the L stand for in the FDA’s ALERT tool?
a. Listen
b. leave
c. limit
d. look
d. look
What practice can help prevent allergic reactions?
a. cooking different food types in the same oil
b. identifying ingredients for customers
c. using parchment paper when baking cookies
d. providing home delivery service
b. identifying ingredients for customers
What symptom can indicate a customer is having an allergic reaction?
a. wheezing or shortness of breath
b. left arm pain
c. appetite loss
d. coughing blood
a. wheezing or shortness of breath
Where should a food handler wash his or her hands after prepping food?
a. three-compartment sink
b. utility sink
c. designated sink for handwashing
d. food prep sink
c. designated sink for handwashing
When should a food handler with a sore throat and fever be excluded from the operation?
a. when the customers served are primarily a high-risk population
b. when the food handlers fever is over 100 degrees F (38 C)
c. after the food handler has a sore throat that has lasted for more than 5 days
d. before the regulatory authority is notified
a. when the customers served are primarily a high-risk population
A food handler comes to work with diarrhea. What should the manager tell the worker?
a. do not work with food
b. go home
c. clean the restroom after each use
d. only bus tables
b. go home
What should a food handler do to make gloves easier to put on?
a. sprinkle flour in the gloves
b. blow into the gloves
c. select the correct size gloves
d. roll the gloves up
c. select the correct size gloves
When can a food handler diagnosed with jaundice return to work?
a. after 1 week
b. when his or her skin returns to a natural color
c. seven days after the last symptom is observed
d. when approved by the regulatory authority
d. when approved by the regulatory authority
Which item is a potential physical contaminant?
a. sanitizer
b. jewelry
c. sweat
d. hand sanitizer
b. jewelry
What is the purpose of hand antiseptic?
a. eliminate the need for handwashing
b. increase the use of sanitizing solutions
c. lower the number of pathogens on the skin
d. eliminate the need for use of gloves
c. lower the number of pathogens on the skin
Single use gloves are not required when
a. the food handler has a latex sensitivity
b. cleaning stationary equipment
c. washing produce
d. handling cooked food
c. washing produce
What should food handlers do after leaving and returning to the prep area?
a. put on gloves
b. remove their aprons
c. wash hands
d. apply hand antiseptic
c. wash hands
What type of eggs must be used when preparing raw or undercooked dishes?
a. pasteurized
b. pooled
c. hard-boiled
d. shelled
a. pasteurized
What causes preschool age children to be at risk for foodborne illness?
a. their immune systems are not strong
b. they have not received all of their immunizations
c. they only eat ready to eat food
d. they have hidden allergies
a. their immune systems are not strong
Which organization includes inspecting food as one of its primary responsibility
a. US Public Health Service
b. Centers for Disease Control
c. US Department of Agriculture
D. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
c. US Department of Agriculture
What should a server do after clearing a table?
a. apply hand antiseptic
b. wash hands
c. put disposable gloves back on
d. rinse hands in warm water
b. wash hands