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Shigella spp. causes a food-borne illness that is transmitted by employees who fail to

How should a food handler restrain long hair?

Which food must be stored at a temperature of 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or lower?

The only acceptable jewelry for a food handler is a

A food handler uses a slicer immediately after applying a food-approved sanitizing solution. Which type of contamination could occur because of this action?

A food handler returning a hamburger to the grill after determining that it has NOT yet achieved the minimum internal temperature is applying which HACCP principle?

Where should mop water be disposed of in an operation?

When using running water as a method of thawing food, the water temperature should be at or below

Which items may be placed in the same insulated container with packages of raw steaks for transport to an off-site event?

A thermometer for measuring food temperatures should be accurate to plus or minus 2 degrees F (plus or minus 1 degree C), easy to read, and

A server places dirty dished in a bus pan and then plates a piece of pie. Before plation the pie the server should

A sewage pipe break has caused sewage to back up into the food prep area. What should the manager do?

Where should chemical detergents and sanitizers be stored?

Hot TCS food received at which temperature can be accepted?

AN operation is establishing a HACCP plan. To ensure its effectiveness the manager has decided to cook every chicken breast to a minimum internal temperature of 170 degrees F (77 degrees C) for 15 seconds. This is an example of

Bacteria generally grows well in foods that

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?

Baked lasagna should be reheated for holding to at least which temperature for 15 seconds?

Ready-to-eat TCS food prepped onsite may be stored in a cooler for up to 7 days as long as the internal temperature of the food remains at or below

Poultry has been correctly cooked when it heats to which minimum internal temperature for 15 seconds?

A food handler arrives to work with jaundice. This symptom may indicate exposure to

Which item should a food handler remove and store correctly before using the restroom?

Cooked rice musts be held hot at a minimum temperature of

During which phase in an operation does food safety control begin?

Salmon cooked on a grill should reach which minimum internal temperature for 15 seconds?

The minimum internal cooking temperature for vegetables is

When should hand antiseptics be used?

TCS food is often

A common allergen found in yogurt is

A ready-to-eat TCS food that has been commercially processed must be heated to a temperature of at least

An emergency that disrupts the normal water supply may require the use of

An acceptable method of cooling food is to

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?

Seafood gumbo was prepped on Thursday, properly cooled and stored and reheated Friday night for dinner. At this point, how many times has the gumbo passed through the temperature danger zone?

What is the first step in the correct hand-washing process?

An operation will offer take-out meals produced using the reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) method to its customers. In order to do this, what must the operation do?

Once a ready-to-eat TCS food has been opened, a cook has how many hours before the food must be used and/or properly labeled?

A food handler with long hair should

The ambient air thermometer in a hot-holding unit must be located

A label of foods prepared and packaged onsite for retail sales must list which information?

What will happen if a health inspector determines an operation is a imminent health hazard to the public?

Viruses such as norovirus and hepatitis A are directly related to contamination from

An operation that would like to cure its own meats on site is required to

Who should be contacted before starting new construction or extensive remodeling of an existing facility?

Flavor injected pork roasts must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of

What is one way to correctly cool a 25-gallon batch of chili for later use?

The best way to thaw TCS food is to

The government agency that is responsible for the regulation and inspection of meat, poultry, and eggs is the

The organization that sets food-service equipment standards is the

A delivery of fresh shell eggs should be rejected if the eggs are

Which is an example of physical contaminant?

Cold TCS food must be received at an internal temperature of no higher than

A chemical sanitizing solution's effectiveness depends on the

Key drop deliveries are allowed when

What is one way of preventing back-flow?

A manager should install air curtains at the delivery entrance of an operation in order to

A cook is serving leftover chicken stew for lunch at a nursing home. Before placing it in hot holding, it must reach which internal temperature for 15 seconds?

A variance from the local health authority is required when

A food handler who has been diagnosed with norovirus has been symptom-free of vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours. The manager may continue the exclusion of the food handler if the

Which food item should be rejected at receiving?

The temperature of poultry is measured during cooking. This is an example of

Ready-to-eat food should be thrown out if it has been

Food that has NOT been honestly presented must be

A food handler wearing nail polish without gloves could contaminate the food with which type of contaminant?

Canned food is dangerous when it has a

A food handler applies hand antiseptic and then scrubs hands and forearms for 15 seconds under warm running water. The food handler then thoroughly rinses and dries hands with a hot air drier. The mistake in this process was that the food handler

A temperature measuring device that is attached to a shipment of food to monitor temperatures during transport is called a

Seafood must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of

Which risk may result from having a cross-connection?

A delivery of packaged frozen vegetables should be rejected if the

What is one approved way to preset utensils?

TCS food prepare on site may be held at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or lower for a maximum of how many days

An example of TCS food is a(n)

Which must be in place if an operation wants to vacuum-package meat?

Which type of sanitizer is bleach?

An operation has been identified as having 4 confirmed cases of an illness caused by Salmonella Typhi. The cause of this outbreak could be

When cooking raw foods in a microwave, food must be

What is the best way to handle recalled food items?

One of the eight major food allergens is

Raw eggs that will be hot held must reach what temperature for 15 seconds?

Storage containers for recyclables must be designed to

Broccoli cooked for hot-holding must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of

The individual responsible for notifying the regulatory authority when a food handler is diagnosed with a food-borne illness is the

How many days must an operation retain shell-stock tags or labels once the shellfish have been sold or served?

How many ingredients must a food contain, that is packaged in the operation and sold to customers for home use, before you are required to label it?

When working around food, a food handler is required to wear

After observing a food handler removing plastic bags of garbage and temporarily placing them on the prep table, the manager should

Before cantaloupes are sliced, they should be

Cooked TCS food must be cooled from 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) to at least 70 degrees F (21 degrees C) within how many hours?

Which type of contamination can result from using a glass to scoop ice?

An operation must obtain a variance from the regulatory authority if

A food defense system is designed to

The minimum water temperature of the final sanitizing rinse in a high-temperature mechanical dishwasher must be at least

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, and fever are all reporting

Light bulbs in a food-storage area must be

Which is a common food allergen?

The presence of which element allows the growth of most food-borne bacteria?

Tuna salad in a cooler must be held at or below an internal temperature of

A service sink should be used to

At an off-site event where utensils cannot be washed and sanitized properly, it is best to

The presence of metal shavings in a can of tomatoes is considered which type of contamination?

A food handler begins work at a ready -to-eat food station at 7 a.m. At 10 a.m., the food handler takes a break and returns at 10:30 a.m. At 2 p.m., the food handler leaves for the day. When should the food handler wash their hands and apply gloves

What should be the minimum internal temperature for hot cooked beef when it is delivered to an off-site event?

Which can be a source of chemical contamination

Food prep utensils must be cleaned and sanitized at least every how many hours?

Which is a way to prevent contamination of hot food on display in self-serve area?

Which food handler activity is most likely to contaminate food?

An operation will offer take-out meals produced using the reduced-oxygen packaging (ROP) method to its customers. In order to do this, what must the operation do?

Food-borne illnesses are

Canned food is dangerous when it has a

What information does a chlorine text kit provide about sanitizing solution?

Cooked rice should be held at a minimum temperature of

A food handler finishes mopping the floor. The food handler should

Cooked TCS food must be cooled "within 2 hours" to which temperature?

What should a food handler do to food that is being held hot for service if it has been held below 135 degrees F for 4 hours?

Which must be in place if and operation wants to vacuum-package meat?

How does Shingella spp. most commonly contaminate food?

Food preparation equipment and surfaces must be easily cleanable. This means that they

What should a cook do to prepare food that is safe for a customer with a food allergy?

Which minimum internal cooking temperature must prime rib reach for 15 seconds?

Partially thawed, torn packages of frozen steaks are delivered to an operation. the manager should

Shell eggs cooked for immediate service must reach which internal temperature for 15 seconds?

A container of peanut butter is accidentally dropped onto the prep table during delivery. Since peanut butter has leaked from the broken container onto the prep table , the table must be

Which food must be stored at a temperature of 41 degrees F or lower

How far off the floor should cleaned and sanitized utensils be stored on kitchen shelving?

Which food item is typically associated enterohemorrhagis and shiga toxin producing E. coli out break?

A common way that viruses are spreading through

A manager notices a buildup of dust on the ceiling in the prep area. The most likely source of this contamination is

Which food could be transported in a galvanized metal container

Food handlers should wash their hands with a water temperature of at least

A customer opens and individually sealed container of cream and only uses half of it. What must the server do with the cream after the customer leaves?

How can a food handler reduce bacteria found on poultry?

A case of frozen pork chops are received thawed. What should the food handler do with the case?

Correctly freezing the fish will help prevent

Cold food should be received at or below the internal temperature of

Equipment approved for use in the prep area should have a seal of approval from which of the following

Freezing food keeps it safe because freezing

How should food and supplies be stored in a dry storage area?

How must food shipped frozen by the manufacturer be received?

Which activity helps prevent food contamination?

When working, food handlers are permitted to wear

A food handler with a sore throat and fever must be

Large ice crystals on a frozen food item indicate that the food has undergone

A delivery of packages frozen vegetables should be rejected if

The cause of over half of the reported cases of food-borne illness each year in the United States is

The appropriate concentration for and iodine sanitizer is

Openings around pipes should be

Previously cooked food that was hot held for service must be reheated to which minimum internal temperature for at least 15 seconds?

Which is a TCS food?

If a hamburger is partially cooked as a step in the prep process, it should later be cooked to which internal temperature for 15 seconds?

For an iodine sanitizer to be effective, it must remain in contact with the utensil or surface for at least how many seconds?

An operation is required to immediately close and contact the local regulatory authority in the event of a(n)

Raw shell eggs that are prepared for immediate service should be cooked to which temperature for 15 seconds?

Which procedure will help prevent food contamination?

In a microwave, raw animal food must be cooked to a minimum temperature of

The water temperature in the first compartment of three-compartment sink should be at least

Which is a source of the virus that causes hepatitis A?

What is the temperature danger zone?

Which food item can be received at a temperature of 45 degrees F or lower?

Which action helps slow pathogen growth?

The most important measure to prevent bacterial food-borne illness is

Without temperature control, food can be held for up to 6 hours when it has an initial temperature of 41 degrees F and when its temperature does not exceed

Table top equipment on legs requires a clearance of

The maximum internal receiving temperature for fresh poultry is

An example of a physical contaminant is a

A cook tests a new soup recipe at home, likes the taste, and decides to bring it to work to serve to customers. The cook should not serve this soup to customers because

Cut melons must be

Which is an unsafe method of thawing frozen poultry?

A delivery of rice boxed should be rejected if the

What contains a common food allergen?

What is a role of the Food and Drug Administration?

Chemicals taken from bulk container and transferred to individual containers such at spray bottles must be

A food handler fills two containers with sliced tomatoes for sandwiches later in the week. The containers should be labeled with the date of

Glass from a broken light bulb in food is an example of which type of contamination?

The cook puts refrigerated lasagna into the steam table at 9 am for service at noon. This practice is incorrect because

Which is an effective way to reduce pathogens present in food?

Backup of sewage in the prep area or a serious pest infestation are hazards that

Food handlers should wash their hands between

A hospital menu may offer

Which group of individuals has a higher risk of food-borne illness?

Parasites are commonly associated with

Ciguatera toxin is commonly found in

Which is a TCS food?

What type of toxin is ciguatera toxin?

What should food-service operators do to prevent the spread of hepatitis A?

To wash hands correctly, a food handler must first

What should food-service operators do to prevent customer illness from Shingella spp.?

What must a food handler with a hand wound do to safely work with food?

What item is considered acceptable work attire for a food handler?

What task requires food handlers to wash their hands before, and after doing it?

Which action requires a food handler to change gloves?

How should the temperature of shipment of cottage cheese be taken when it arrives at an operation?

When should a shipment of fresh chicken be rejected?

Where should ground fish be stored in a cooler?

What is the maximum number of days that ready-to-eat food prepared on-site be store if held at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C)?

The top-to-bottom order, how should a fresh beef roast, fresh halibut, lettuce, and a pan of ground chicken be stored in a cooler?

What organization requires Material Safety Data Sheets?

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for rice that is hot-held for service?

What food item does the Food and Drug Administration advise against offering on a children's menu?

TCS food reheated for hot-handling must reach what temperature?

What method should never be used to thaw food?

Food that is partially cooked and then finished just before service must be heated to what temperature?

Food held at 41 degrees F (5 degrees C) or lower before being removed from refrigeration can be held without temperature control for up to how many hours?

Hot TCS food can be held without temperature control for a maximum of

Which food may be re-served to customers?

What is the purpose of setting critical limits in the HACCP plan?

What is the minimum water temperature required when using hot water to sanitize objects?

What HACCP principle is being practiced when food handlers rewash melons that have surface dirt?

What is the final step in cleaning and sanitizing a prep table?

What is the minimum time an iodine sanitizer solution must be in contact with the object being sanitized?

If a food-contact surface is in constant use, how often should it be cleaned and sanitized?

What is the third step in cleaning and sanitizing items in a three-compartment sink?

What type of themocouple probe should be used to check the internal temperature of a beef roast?

What food safety practice can prevent cross-contamination?

What is the most likely cause of wheezing and hives?

What is a basic characteristic of a virus?

Where should staff members eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum?

When can a food handler with a sore throat and fever return to work with or around food?

What should a food-service operator do when responding to a foodborne-illness outbreak?