FOOD HANDLERS UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
is cooking ground pork that will be used in sporing rolls. what is the minimum internal
temperature that the pork must reach? - ✔✔155F
✔✔what is the correct order of steps for cleaning and sanitizing utensils by hand -
✔✔scrape away leftover food, clean with soap, rinse, sanitize, and air dry
✔✔how should food workers keep garbage cans clean and free of buildup - ✔✔use
plastic liners in the cans
✔✔a food worker checks the temperature of melon pieces on a fruit platter. which
temperature would bee a cause for concern? - ✔✔45 F
✔✔what is the maximum cold-holding temperature allowed for sliced watermelon(deli
meat)? - ✔✔41 F
✔✔a food establishment has a history of cockroach infestations. what sign of cockroach
infestation might food workers notice? - ✔✔a strong, oily odor
✔✔what is a requirement for storing chemicals? - ✔✔chemical containers should be
clearly labeled
✔✔a food worker cools a batch of chicken using the two-stage cooling method. what is
the maximum amount of time the chicken should cool from 135F to 70F - ✔✔2 hours
✔✔a food worker cooks scrambled eggs that will be served immediately. what is the
minimum internal temperature that the eggs must reach during cooking? - ✔✔145F
✔✔a food worker at a cafe prepares drinks with a pitcher of milk she stores on the
counter. the food worker washes her hands and puts on new gloves when switching
tasks from operating the cash register to preparing drinks for the customers. what food
hazards is likely to contaminate the drinks she prepares ? - ✔✔bacteria multiplying in
the milk
✔✔what should food workers use to protect ready to eat food from contamination -
✔✔single-use gloves
✔✔at minimum how often must a meat slicer be cleaned and sanitized when in constant
use? - ✔✔every 4 hours
, ✔✔what is the minimum hot holding temperature requirement for macaroni and
cheese? - ✔✔135F
✔✔a food worker needs to measure the temperature of cold-held potato salad. where
should she check the temp? - ✔✔in multiple places throughout the salad
✔✔a food worker prepares a raw fish fillet for cooking. what food hazard must be
removed during preparation? - ✔✔bones from the fish
✔✔what should you do to prevent a pest infestation of an outdoor dumpster? - ✔✔close
the dumpster lid
✔✔a food worker has safely cooled a large pot of soup to 70F within two hours. what
temperature must the soup reach in the next four hours to be cooled properly? - ✔✔41F
✔✔a food worker prepares a chicken salad with chicken that was cooked three days
ago. how should the food worker label the chicken salad? - ✔✔with the date in 3 days
or with the day in 5 days
✔✔a food worker needs to thaw and cook a package of frozen bacon. how should the
food worker safely thaw the bacon? - ✔✔submerge the bacon under cold, running water
✔✔what is the maximum amount of time the food worker should dice tomatoes before
changing his gloves? - ✔✔4 hours
✔✔a food worker is frying donuts in a deep fryer. what is the food worker required to
wear to keep food safe? - ✔✔a hair restraint
✔✔how should dry rice be stored in a dry storage area? - ✔✔at least 6 inches above
the floor
✔✔what food is a major allergen according to the FDA food code? - ✔✔almonds
✔✔assuming it is stored safely, how long after it was prepared can refrigerated food be
sold or served? - ✔✔7 days
✔✔a food worker notices serval boxes with chew marks in the dry food storage area.
which type of pest would cause these holes? - ✔✔Rodents
✔✔after it is cooked, pulled pork is placed in hot-holding equipment on a buffet line.
what is the minimum temperature required for pork in hot holding? - ✔✔135F
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
is cooking ground pork that will be used in sporing rolls. what is the minimum internal
temperature that the pork must reach? - ✔✔155F
✔✔what is the correct order of steps for cleaning and sanitizing utensils by hand -
✔✔scrape away leftover food, clean with soap, rinse, sanitize, and air dry
✔✔how should food workers keep garbage cans clean and free of buildup - ✔✔use
plastic liners in the cans
✔✔a food worker checks the temperature of melon pieces on a fruit platter. which
temperature would bee a cause for concern? - ✔✔45 F
✔✔what is the maximum cold-holding temperature allowed for sliced watermelon(deli
meat)? - ✔✔41 F
✔✔a food establishment has a history of cockroach infestations. what sign of cockroach
infestation might food workers notice? - ✔✔a strong, oily odor
✔✔what is a requirement for storing chemicals? - ✔✔chemical containers should be
clearly labeled
✔✔a food worker cools a batch of chicken using the two-stage cooling method. what is
the maximum amount of time the chicken should cool from 135F to 70F - ✔✔2 hours
✔✔a food worker cooks scrambled eggs that will be served immediately. what is the
minimum internal temperature that the eggs must reach during cooking? - ✔✔145F
✔✔a food worker at a cafe prepares drinks with a pitcher of milk she stores on the
counter. the food worker washes her hands and puts on new gloves when switching
tasks from operating the cash register to preparing drinks for the customers. what food
hazards is likely to contaminate the drinks she prepares ? - ✔✔bacteria multiplying in
the milk
✔✔what should food workers use to protect ready to eat food from contamination -
✔✔single-use gloves
✔✔at minimum how often must a meat slicer be cleaned and sanitized when in constant
use? - ✔✔every 4 hours
, ✔✔what is the minimum hot holding temperature requirement for macaroni and
cheese? - ✔✔135F
✔✔a food worker needs to measure the temperature of cold-held potato salad. where
should she check the temp? - ✔✔in multiple places throughout the salad
✔✔a food worker prepares a raw fish fillet for cooking. what food hazard must be
removed during preparation? - ✔✔bones from the fish
✔✔what should you do to prevent a pest infestation of an outdoor dumpster? - ✔✔close
the dumpster lid
✔✔a food worker has safely cooled a large pot of soup to 70F within two hours. what
temperature must the soup reach in the next four hours to be cooled properly? - ✔✔41F
✔✔a food worker prepares a chicken salad with chicken that was cooked three days
ago. how should the food worker label the chicken salad? - ✔✔with the date in 3 days
or with the day in 5 days
✔✔a food worker needs to thaw and cook a package of frozen bacon. how should the
food worker safely thaw the bacon? - ✔✔submerge the bacon under cold, running water
✔✔what is the maximum amount of time the food worker should dice tomatoes before
changing his gloves? - ✔✔4 hours
✔✔a food worker is frying donuts in a deep fryer. what is the food worker required to
wear to keep food safe? - ✔✔a hair restraint
✔✔how should dry rice be stored in a dry storage area? - ✔✔at least 6 inches above
the floor
✔✔what food is a major allergen according to the FDA food code? - ✔✔almonds
✔✔assuming it is stored safely, how long after it was prepared can refrigerated food be
sold or served? - ✔✔7 days
✔✔a food worker notices serval boxes with chew marks in the dry food storage area.
which type of pest would cause these holes? - ✔✔Rodents
✔✔after it is cooked, pulled pork is placed in hot-holding equipment on a buffet line.
what is the minimum temperature required for pork in hot holding? - ✔✔135F
