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STATE FOOD SAFETY MANAGER
EXAM 2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A food worker at a bar was diagnosed with E. coli and has not shown
symptoms for a couple of days. What must her manager do? - correct
answer-Restrict until regulatory approval is obtained.
A large container of potato salad has been removed from cold holding at
the correct temperature. How long can the food be safely held without
temperature control, as long as it does not exceed 70°F? - correct answer-
6 hours
To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above the floor should
equipment be raised? - correct answer-6 inches
At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be raised if it is not sealed
to the counter? - correct answer-4 inches
Which symptom is a food worker required to report to his manager? -
correct answer-an infected wound
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A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a casserole. Where
must the thermometer be placed when measuring this cooking
temperature? - correct answer-In several areas of the casserole
What is a sign of a cockroach infestation? - correct answer-Strong oily
smells
Where can utensils be stored? - correct answer-Food preparation areas
Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager report to the
regulatory authority? - correct answer-Shigella
A food worker is preparing eggs that will be hot held for service. What is the
minimum internal temperature the eggs must reach for at least 15
seconds? - correct answer-155°F
A food worker is monitoring a self-service station. What must she remind
customers to do? - correct answer-Use clean dishes each time they get
food
STATE FOOD SAFETY MANAGER
EXAM 2026 WITH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A food worker at a bar was diagnosed with E. coli and has not shown
symptoms for a couple of days. What must her manager do? - correct
answer-Restrict until regulatory approval is obtained.
A large container of potato salad has been removed from cold holding at
the correct temperature. How long can the food be safely held without
temperature control, as long as it does not exceed 70°F? - correct answer-
6 hours
To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above the floor should
equipment be raised? - correct answer-6 inches
At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be raised if it is not sealed
to the counter? - correct answer-4 inches
Which symptom is a food worker required to report to his manager? -
correct answer-an infected wound
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A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a casserole. Where
must the thermometer be placed when measuring this cooking
temperature? - correct answer-In several areas of the casserole
What is a sign of a cockroach infestation? - correct answer-Strong oily
smells
Where can utensils be stored? - correct answer-Food preparation areas
Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager report to the
regulatory authority? - correct answer-Shigella
A food worker is preparing eggs that will be hot held for service. What is the
minimum internal temperature the eggs must reach for at least 15
seconds? - correct answer-155°F
A food worker is monitoring a self-service station. What must she remind
customers to do? - correct answer-Use clean dishes each time they get
food
