ServSafe Food Protection Manager
Exam Questions and Answers
Name the four 4 types of pathogens that can contaminate food and cause foodborne-illness: -
ANSWERS-Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi
What would be classified as an imminent health hazard? - ANSWERS-A broken water main in the
facility
What is a pathogen? - ANSWERS-It is a harmful microorganism that can contaminate food
What is an imminent health hazard? - ANSWERS-A significant threat or danger to health that
requires immediate correction or closure
Cooler and freezer thermometers should be accurate to within: - ANSWERS-+/- 3˚F
What is a cross-connection? - ANSWERS-It is any physical connection between safe water and
dirty water
A running faucet below the rim of a sink is an example of: - ANSWERS-A cross-connection
What is the sanitizer concentration range for chlorine sanitizers? - ANSWERS-50-99 ppm
The final sanitizing rinse of a high-temperature dishwasher must be at least: - ANSWERS-180˚F
How long should hands and arms be scrubbed during handwashing? - ANSWERS-10-15 seconds
Exam Questions and Answers
Name the four 4 types of pathogens that can contaminate food and cause foodborne-illness: -
ANSWERS-Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi
What would be classified as an imminent health hazard? - ANSWERS-A broken water main in the
facility
What is a pathogen? - ANSWERS-It is a harmful microorganism that can contaminate food
What is an imminent health hazard? - ANSWERS-A significant threat or danger to health that
requires immediate correction or closure
Cooler and freezer thermometers should be accurate to within: - ANSWERS-+/- 3˚F
What is a cross-connection? - ANSWERS-It is any physical connection between safe water and
dirty water
A running faucet below the rim of a sink is an example of: - ANSWERS-A cross-connection
What is the sanitizer concentration range for chlorine sanitizers? - ANSWERS-50-99 ppm
The final sanitizing rinse of a high-temperature dishwasher must be at least: - ANSWERS-180˚F
How long should hands and arms be scrubbed during handwashing? - ANSWERS-10-15 seconds
