ServSafe Diagnostic Flashcards
What food is associated with Salmonella Typhi?
beverages
What symptom requires a food handler to be excluded from the operation?
jaundice
What is an example of a physical contaminant?
bones in fish
What practice is useful for destroying viruses?
quick removal and cleanup of vomit
What condition promotes the growth of bacteria?
food held between 70-120 degrees
Parasites are commonly associated with what food?
produce
What practice should be used to prevent the spread of toxins found in fish?
purchasing food from approved, reputable buyers
How should chemicals be stored?
away from food prep areas
What does the L stand for in the FDA’s ALERT tool?
Look
What practice can help prevent allergic reactions?
tell customers how the item is prepared
What symptom can indicate that a customer is having an allergic reaction?
wheezing or shortness of breath
Where should a food handler wash their hands after prepping peanut butter cookie dough?
designated sink for handwashing
When should a food handler with a sore throat and fever be excluded from the operation?
when the customers served are primarily a high-risk population
A food handler comes to work with diarrhea. What should the manager tell the food handler to do?
go home
What should a food handler do to make gloves easier to put on?
select the correct size
When can a food handler diagnosed with jaundice return to work?
when approved by regulatory authority
Which item is a potential physical contaminant?
false eyelashes
What is the purpose of hand antiseptic?
lower the number of pathogens on the skin
When are single use gloves not required?
washing produce
What should food handlers do after wiping a prep area?
wash hands
What type of eggs might be used when preparing raw or undercooked dishes for high-risk populations?
pasteurized
What causes preschool aged children to be at risk for foodborne illness?
their immune systems are not strong
Which organization includes food inspection as one of its primary responsibilities?
USDA
What should a server do after clearing a table?
wash hands
What strategy can prevent cross-contamination?
buy food that does not require much prepping and handling
What temperatures do infrared thermometers measure?
surface
When can glass thermometers be used?
when enclosed in shatterproof casing
Why should food temperature be taken 2 times?
temperature may vary in different areas of food
A food handler is prepping a seafood coconut curry dish on April 4, using shrimp and scallops. The shrimp has a use-by date of April 8, and the scallops have a use-by date of April 10. What is the use-by date of the seafood curry?
April 8
What information must be included on the label of food packaged on-site for retail sale?
list of ingredients
A recall has been issued for a specific brand of orange juice. The store manager has matched the information from the recall notice to the item, removed the item from the inventory, and stored in a secure location. What should the manager do next?
label the item to prevent it from accidentally being placed back in inventory
A food handler has just finished storing a dry food delivery. Which step was done incorrectly?
stored food upright against the wall