State Food Safety Exam with correct
Answers | Updated |
• 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 (21°C)?
a. One hour
b. Two hours
c. Four hours
d. Six hours -✓✓d. Six Hours
• To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above the floor should equipment be
raised?
a. 2 inches (5 cm)
b. 4 inches (10 cm)
c. 6 inches (15 cm)
d. 8 inches (20 cm) -✓✓c. 6 inches (15 cm)
• At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be raised if it is not sealed to the
counter?
a. 2 inches (5 cm)
b. 4 inches (10 cm)
c. 6 inches (15 cm)
d. 8 inches (20 cm) -✓✓b. 4 inches (10 cm)
• Which symptom is a food worker required to report to his manager?
a. A sore throat
b. Stomach cramps
c. Sensitivity to light
d. An infected wound -✓✓d. An infected wound
• A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a casserole. Where must the
thermometer be placed when measuring this cooking temperature?
a. In the middle of the casserole
b. On the top of the food surface
c. In several areas of the casserole
d. On the edge of the casserole dish -✓✓c. In several areas of the casserole
• What is a sign of a cockroach infestation?
a. Gnaw marks
b. Nesting materials
c. Strong oily smells
d. Strong smell of ammonia -✓✓c. Strong oily smells
, • Where can utensils be stored?
a. Restrooms
b. Locker rooms
c. Mechanical rooms
d. Food preparation areas -✓✓d. Food preperation areas
• Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager report to the regulatory
authority?
a. Giardia
b. Shigella
c. Campylobacter
d. Listeria monocytogenes -✓✓b. 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?
a. 135°F (57°C)
b. 145°F (63°C)
c. 155°F (68°C)
d. 165°F (74°C) -✓✓c. 155°F (68°C)
• A food worker is monitoring a self-service station. What must she remind customers to
do?
a. Try the salad bar options
b. Use clean dishes each time they get food
c. Prevent children from serving themselves
d. Cough and sneeze into the crook of their arm -✓✓b. Use clean dishes each time they
get food
• What is a requirement for handwashing sinks?
a. Hand lotion dispenser
b. Linens for drying hands
c. Warm water at least 110°F (43°C)
d. Sign reminding workers to wash their hands -✓✓d. Sign reminding workers to wash
their hands
• Which confirmed food worker infection must a manager
report to the regulatory authority?
a. Rotavirus
b. Borreliosis
c. Hepatitis A
d. Toxoplasmosis -✓✓c. Hepatitis A
• An employee is cooking roast beef in the oven. What
temperature must the roast beef reach for at least 4
minutes while cooking?
a. 135°F (57°C)
Answers | Updated |
• 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 (21°C)?
a. One hour
b. Two hours
c. Four hours
d. Six hours -✓✓d. Six Hours
• To prevent providing shelter for pests, how far above the floor should equipment be
raised?
a. 2 inches (5 cm)
b. 4 inches (10 cm)
c. 6 inches (15 cm)
d. 8 inches (20 cm) -✓✓c. 6 inches (15 cm)
• At a minimum, how far must tabletop equipment be raised if it is not sealed to the
counter?
a. 2 inches (5 cm)
b. 4 inches (10 cm)
c. 6 inches (15 cm)
d. 8 inches (20 cm) -✓✓b. 4 inches (10 cm)
• Which symptom is a food worker required to report to his manager?
a. A sore throat
b. Stomach cramps
c. Sensitivity to light
d. An infected wound -✓✓d. An infected wound
• A food worker needs to measure the temperature of a casserole. Where must the
thermometer be placed when measuring this cooking temperature?
a. In the middle of the casserole
b. On the top of the food surface
c. In several areas of the casserole
d. On the edge of the casserole dish -✓✓c. In several areas of the casserole
• What is a sign of a cockroach infestation?
a. Gnaw marks
b. Nesting materials
c. Strong oily smells
d. Strong smell of ammonia -✓✓c. Strong oily smells
, • Where can utensils be stored?
a. Restrooms
b. Locker rooms
c. Mechanical rooms
d. Food preparation areas -✓✓d. Food preperation areas
• Which confirmed food worker illness must a manager report to the regulatory
authority?
a. Giardia
b. Shigella
c. Campylobacter
d. Listeria monocytogenes -✓✓b. 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?
a. 135°F (57°C)
b. 145°F (63°C)
c. 155°F (68°C)
d. 165°F (74°C) -✓✓c. 155°F (68°C)
• A food worker is monitoring a self-service station. What must she remind customers to
do?
a. Try the salad bar options
b. Use clean dishes each time they get food
c. Prevent children from serving themselves
d. Cough and sneeze into the crook of their arm -✓✓b. Use clean dishes each time they
get food
• What is a requirement for handwashing sinks?
a. Hand lotion dispenser
b. Linens for drying hands
c. Warm water at least 110°F (43°C)
d. Sign reminding workers to wash their hands -✓✓d. Sign reminding workers to wash
their hands
• Which confirmed food worker infection must a manager
report to the regulatory authority?
a. Rotavirus
b. Borreliosis
c. Hepatitis A
d. Toxoplasmosis -✓✓c. Hepatitis A
• An employee is cooking roast beef in the oven. What
temperature must the roast beef reach for at least 4
minutes while cooking?
a. 135°F (57°C)
